Long Branch hasn't had much luck against Middletown North recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Green Wave will host the Lions at 3:45 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Long Branch turned things around against East Side on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Red Raiders with a sharp 13-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Green Wave, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.
| 05/03/25 @ East Side | 5 |
| 04/16/25 @ Keyport | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Holmdel | 1 |
| 04/02/25 @ Henry Hudson | 1 |
| 05/09/24 vs Monmouth Regional | 1 |
Long Branch let Havier Gonzalez and Kellen Campbell run wild. Gonzalez got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, two runs, and one triple, while Campbell went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Those five RBI gave Campbell a new career-high. Jaylen Brooks was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Middletown North, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past Middletown South 4-3.
Middletown North's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Long Branch, their victory bumped their record up to 6-10.
Long Branch suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Middletown North when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will the Green Wave have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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