Carneys Point, NJ. - The Salem Community College baseball team was able to bounce back after a tough weekend to beat Ocean County College in a much needed conference win.  The win makes the Mighty Oaks 8-13 on the season.

The Mighty Oaks got on the board early with a two run blast from sophomore outfielder Nick Toms.  Zach Carlton, who went 1 for 2 with a run scored and an RBi, scored on the Toms two run home run.  Freshman pitcher Ryan Silnik was able to shut out the OCC offense through 5 innings but gave up 3 runs in the 6th to allow Ocean to tie the game.  OCC put 2 more on the board in the 7th inning to take the lead.  Salem rallied in the 8th inning on an RBI single by Victor Friscia, who went 3 for 4 on the night. The game was tied at seven when Freshman Jon Rodiriguez pinch hit and drove in the go ahead run making it 6-5 going into the 9th inning.  John McAllister pitched well in relief to pick up the win with Jon Gambone getting the save. 

Salem will return to the diamond when they will host the RCSJ-Cumberland Dukes in a GSAC double header Friday.  First pitch is scheduled for 12:00PM.  Fridays games are the first of a three game series.