For the second straight game, Matawan Regional will face off against Rumson-Fair Haven. The Huskies will head out on the road to take on the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
In Monday's Canine Competition, Matawan Regional had to take the L. They fell just short of Rumson-Fair Haven by a score of 5-4 on Monday. The loss continues a trend for the Huskies in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost four in a row.
For Rumson-Fair Haven's part, Brady Williams tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Williams has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Parker Shenman was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Rumson-Fair Haven: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-8-1 otherwise. Casper Billington was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
The victory got Rumson-Fair Haven back to even at 8-8-1. As for Matawan Regional, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
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