Montgomery took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Rutgers Prep, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars had just enough and edged out the Argonauts 4-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Mason Neufeld
| 05/12/25 vs Rutgers Prep | 1 |
| 05/01/25 vs Watchung Hills Regional | 1 |
| 04/30/25 vs Hopewell Valley Central | 1 |
| 04/21/25 vs Hillsborough | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Phillipsburg | 0 |
Mason Neufeld made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Neufeld wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alex Bender, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Bender has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Montgomery's win bumped their record up to 5-12. As for Rutgers Prep, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-8.
Looking ahead, Montgomery will head out to challenge Voorhees at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rutgers Prep, they will host West Windsor-Plainsboro North at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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