St. Augustine Prep dropped their record down to 14-3 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Egg Harbor Township Eagles by a score of 9-8. The Hermits were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 4-1.
St. Augustine Prep got a massive performance out of DJ Lloyd, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that Lloyd has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Bersani, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
As for Egg Harbor Township, they pushed their record up to 7-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch.
On Egg Harbor Township's side, Jacob Cagna was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cagna also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Egg Harbor Township is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-6 otherwise. Cagna was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
In other batting news, Chip Clooney and Mike Baxter did most of the damage at the plate: Clooney went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Baxter got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Baxter a new career-high. Jackson Conroy was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Augustine Prep will host Vineland at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Egg Harbor Township, they will welcome Middle Township at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season.
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