Rumson-Fair Haven came into Thursday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the St. Rose Purple Roses on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for Rumson-Fair Haven, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Aaron Del Tin and Owen O'Toole made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Del Tin pitched 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, O'Toole pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. At the plate, Del Tin scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5, while O'Toole went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Gavin D'Aponte and Max Mazzucca did most of the damage at the plate: D'aponte scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Mazzucca scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jack Riva was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Rumson-Fair Haven's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11. As for St. Rose, their loss dropped their record down to 16-6.
Rumson-Fair Haven will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Freehold Township at 3:45 p.m. As for St. Rose, they will head out on the road to face off against Shore Regional at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. St. Rose's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Shore Regional's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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