The Dukes Reign Over The Jersey Blues
Lincroft, NJ - After a long 13 day game break, Brookdale baseball fell to the Dukes of Cumberland in double-header scores of 12-6 and 12-6. Sophomore right-hand pitchers, Matt Pinkus and Riley Maypother combined for 7.1 innings pitched with eight strikeouts.
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland
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0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
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Brookdale Community College
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland
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0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 0 |
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Brookdale Community College
|
1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
Lincroft, NJ - After a long 13 day game break, Brookdale baseball fell to the Dukes of RCSJ-Cumberland in double-header scores of 12-6 and 12-6. Sophomore right-handed pitchers, Matt Pickus and Riley Maypother combined for 7.1 innings with eight strikeouts.
Sophomore first baseman Ryan Gilmore pounded out two hits, including a double, while adding a run and two RBI's. Centerfielder Christian Bauman produced two hits and a walk as shortstop Anthony Brienza smacked a triple-bagger, added two runs, and brought home an RBI.
Game two rounded out with the same final score (12-6) despite some strong efforts at the plate. Infielder Matt Granato hit 3-4 which included a double, a walk, and his first home run on the year to bring in an RBI. Catcher Trevor Brey posted three strong hits, a walk, a run, and an RBI as well. Centerfielder Christian Bauman punched a triple, adding a run and an RBI in his 2-4 at bats.
The Jersey Blues are looking to harness the Middlesex College Colts in their next match on Saturday, April 24th, starting at high noon.
Photo above courtesy of Tom Smith