Matawan found themselves down 4-0 in the first inning due to a few miscues but battled back to defeat Ocean Twp 9-5.  Shawn Johnson went 5 2/3 innings giving up 5 runs, 2 earned striking out 2 and walking 3.  Robert Marshall picked up a 4 out save, his fourth of the year.  Matawan had 3 runs in the 2^nd and 4^th in the comeback.  Johnson also went 3 for 4 with a triple and an RBI while Dan Incle and Justin Harnett each collected 2 hits and 2 runs scored. 

Marshall also collected his first varsity hit.  Many Huskies contributed – Justin Henderson had a big hit in the 3 run second as did Corey Nusbaum and Matt Rackett had a big 2 strike hit in the bottom of the 6th where the Huskies added on 2 IMPORTANT RUNS.

After a tough loss, 2-1, to Marlboro on Saturday, the Huskies bounced back in good form defeating Neptune 6-5.  Nick Santuccio got his first start of the year and performed well after a tough first inning, going 4 strong innings and giving up 3 runs.  Justin Harnett pitched the next 2 to hold Neptune close while the Huskies chipped away.  Joe Piscopo had a one out single in the 6th followed by a walk to Justin Henderson, a fielders choice by Pat DePaolo and Dan Incle being hit by a pitch.  With 2 out and the bases loaded, Justin Harnett came through with a single that plated 2 runs and Incle scored as the throw got by the catcher.  Robbie Marshall sealed the deal with his 2nd save of the season.

The Huskies defeat Freehold Boro 7-4. Justin Harnett wins his second game of the year pitching 6 innings allowing 4 runs all unearned with 8 ks. Mike Creamer came through with a big bases clearing double in the top of the 5 th bringing the Huskies on top 6-4. Dan Incle had 3 hits and scored 4 runs. Robbie Marshall earned his first save.

The Huskies start off on a high note defeating Long Branch 7-0. Justin Harnett pitched 5 effective innings for his first win of the year striking out 6. Dan Incle had 2 hits including a lead off triple and Pat Depaolo went three for three in his first varsity action. Anthony Principe had 2 RBI. Robbie Marshall closed the door pitching the 6th and 7th. Great job!!!!’

Varsity and JV at LONG BRANCH !!! 3:45 pm
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Schedule will be up here this week

BASE 2…… read about it…. it worked.

Matawan played well in their first scrimmage against Manalapan.

Tuesday March 12 at 630. HS cafeteria – spaghetti for all. Good food and fun and prizes…. Hooray! Hope to see you there!