Rutgers Prep has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.9 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They came up short against the Ridge Red Devil, falling 11-0. The shutout was out of character for the Argonauts seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in April.
Rutgers Prep saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matt Bilmes, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Rutgers Prep has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9-1 record this season. As for Ridge, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season.
Rutgers Prep didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-3 victory against Princeton Day on the 20th. As for Ridge, they are taking a road trip to take on Governor Livingston at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Highlanders will roll in looking for their 21st straight win, something the Red Devil surely won't give up without a fight.
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