Shore Conference Baseball action saw Manalapan defeat Freehold Twp 3-2 in the Monmouth County Tournament Consolation Bracket Quarterfinals, led by Dennis Healy and Kevin Rusinak.

By the Numbers
  • Kevin Rusinak pitched 5.1 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits with 7 strikeouts.
  • Dennis Healy contributed a triple and an RBI for Manalapan.
Yes, But

The game tightened the Class A North division title race with Colts Neck defeating CBA 8-6.

State of Play
  • The Class A North division standings are now tied with CBA and Middletown South at 9-3 records.
  • Colts Neck and Marlboro are one game behind at 8-4 each.
What's Next

Colts Neck will face CBA and Marlboro in their remaining division games, affecting the division title outcome.

Bottom Line

Exciting baseball matchups in Shore Conference impact division standings and set the stage for intense upcoming games.