Toms River South typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Raritan proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Indians. Six seems to be a good number for the Rockets as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Will Meehan
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Will Meehan was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sean Burnett was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Jobby Dekis was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Raritan was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory made it two in a row for Raritan and bumps their season record up to 15-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Toms River South, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 14-7 record.
Looking ahead, Raritan will take on Kennedy Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Toms River South does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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