Point Pleasant Beach extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They lost 17-5 to the Lacey Township Lions. That's two games in a row now that the Garnet Gulls have lost by exactly 12 runs.
Eden Neuwirth made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Gia Gates, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Lacey Township, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-5. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 26, 2024 (when they won 15-1).
On Lacey Township's side, Bella Byk was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up five earned runs off eight hits. Byk has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those runs were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Nicole Scheper was a standout: she fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-3. She also scored two runs, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Sophia Capone, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Point Pleasant Beach will welcome Brick Memorial at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Garnet Gulls' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lacey Township, they are taking a road trip to square off against Raritan at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Rockets will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.
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