New York High School Baseball - Highland tipped by Red Hook
May 6, 2024: Red Hook, NY 12571
The Highland Huskies baseball team (Highland, NY), 4-2 in Monday's non-league outing with the host Red Hook Raiders (Red Hook, NY)
The Raiders now hold a 8-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pine Plains for a non-league outing on Tuesday, May 7. Red Hook will confront a Bombers team coming off a 17-6 non-league loss to Chatham (Chatham, NY). The Bombers record now stands at 8-4.
Next, the Huskies confront the Monroe-Woodbury Crusaders (Central Valley, NY) in a non-league outing, on Tuesday, May 7. Highland will attempt to advance on its 9-5 season record. The Crusaders go into the outing with a 9-7 record after their 9-5 non-league win over Marlboro Central (Marlboro, NY).
Game Summary
This was a hard-fought game in which Red Hook is on a roll beating some strong teams. Highland came in after a tough loss to FDR 3 to 2. This game had some scoring early and then both pitching staffs settled in. Highland left bases loaded in the 6th and 7th inning. Great Outfield Defense also cut down a possible run in the 6th when AJ Grant was sent to try to score from second base. He was thrown out at the plate. Red Hook pitching was able to get out of jams in the 3rd the 6th and 7th innings to seal the victory. A.J. Grant continued his hot hitting for Highland. Sophomore Michael Grant started the game for Highland and gave up 2 earned runs over four innings. Sophomore Hunter Tomlin came in to throw two innings allowing 0 baserunners. Next up for Highland is Monroe Woodbury today.
