Point Pleasant Beach was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 18-6 to the Ocean Township Spartans. That's two games in a row now that the Garnet Gulls have lost by exactly 12 runs.
Bridget Kane was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Derasmo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Point Pleasant Beach's loss dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Ocean Township, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season.
Point Pleasant Beach will look to defend their home field on Monday against Manchester Township at 3:45 p.m. The Hawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.87 runs per game on average), something the Garnet Gulls will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ocean Township, they will host Henry Hudson at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Admirals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.71 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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