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Congrats to former Colts Neck star pitcher Anthony DeSclafani, a University of Florida reliever who was drafted for the second time in his career when the Toronto Blue Jays picked him in the sixth round on Tuesday, the 199th overall pick.
The junior right-hander is 5-3 with three saves and a 4.36 ERA for the Gators, who have advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals, where they will face Mississippi State starting on Friday in a best-of-three series to try to continue their run to the College World Series.
DeSclafani was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 22nd round out of Colts Neck in 2008 but chose to attend Florida. He is part of a school-record haul of 11 MLB draft picks for the Gators this year. Click here for the full story.
Also, Monmouth University’s record-setting infielder, Ryan Terry, was taken in the 21st round by the Tampa Bay Rays as the 660th overall pick. Click here for a full story on Terry.
Finally, Manalapan’s Group IV final game is now set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ken Frank Stadium Toms River South against Westfield. The Braves are playing in their first Group final in program history.
The rest of the baseball schedule for the day is as follows:
At Toms River North
Group II: West Essex vs. Gov. Livingston, 11 a.m.
Non-Public B: Newark Academy vs. Gloucester Catholic, 2 p.m.
At Toms River East
Group I: Waldwick vs. Audubon, 11 a.m.
Group III: Paramus vs. Seneca, 2 p.m.
At Toms River South
Non-Public A: Pope John XXIII vs. St. Augustine, 11 a.m.
Group IV: Manalapan vs. Westfield, 2 p.m.
