Knights
| 05/12/26 vs Manalapan | 12-3 |
| 05/09/26 vs St. Peter's Prep | 3-1 |
| 05/08/26 @ Bridgewater-Raritan | 5-4 |
| 05/06/26 vs Metuchen | 8-0 |
| 05/04/26 @ Colonia | 10-4 |
Old Bridge had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Tuesday. They blew past the Manalapan Braves 12-3. That's more bragging rights for the Knights, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Erich Shicksneit made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Old Bridge let Jared Volpe and Brady Meyer run wild. Volpe went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double, while Meyer went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Volpe a new career-high. Mike Chiarella was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Old Bridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manalapan only managed five.
Old Bridge's victory bumped their record up to 14-7. As for Manalapan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Old Bridge will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Sayreville at 5:00 p.m. on the 22nd. As for Manalapan, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Red Bank Regional at 3:45 p.m.
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