Asbury Park extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 21 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-9 in the process. They came up short against the Lakewood Piners, falling 18-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Piners this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-3 on Wednesday.
As for Lakewood, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-8. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
For Lakewood's part, Abel Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Martinez also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Lakewood is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-7 otherwise. Martinez was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Cris Rosario was incredible, going 2-for-3 with six RBI, three runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Lakewood's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Avani Crudup, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Asbury Park will welcome Pinelands Regional at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lakewood, they will head out to challenge Neptune at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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