Brick Memorial took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Point Pleasant Beach, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Garnet Gulls on Tuesday. That's two games straight that the Mustangs have won by just one run.
Avery Nalducci made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 18 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Those 18 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Carly Hobbs
| 04/21/26 vs Point Pleasant Beach | 4 |
| 04/20/26 @ Lacey Township | 2 |
| 04/18/26 vs Toms River East | 1 |
| 04/15/26 vs New Egypt | 3 |
| 04/13/26 vs Barnegat | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
In other batting news, Carly Hobbs was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Jocelyn Melendez, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs.
Brick Memorial is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Point Pleasant Beach, they dropped their record down to 4-9 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brick Memorial will venture away from home to face off against Toms River East at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Point Pleasant Beach, they will take on New Egypt at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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