Baseball Preview: Albertus Magnus Falcons vs. Nyack Red Hawks
Albertus Magnus and Nyack are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2016, but likely not for long. The Albertus Magnus Falcons will head out on the road to face off against the Nyack Red Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Albertus Magnus is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season.
Albertus Magnus only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-point they dealt Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturday. Albertus Magnus was the clear victor by a 15-2 margin over Our Lady of Lourdes.
Aiden Iazzetti spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, Connor Benvenuto and Tyler Wein did most of the damage at the plate: Benvenuto got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Wein went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseph Dwyer, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Nyack suffered a rough 12-6 loss at the hands of Byram Hills on Saturday. Nyack has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Billy Fontanilla was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lukes Vukdedaj, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Albertus Magnus pushed their record up to 4-1 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs per game. As for Nyack, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Albertus Magnus has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .522. However, it's not like Nyack struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Albertus Magnus skirted past Nyack 3-1 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Albertus Magnus since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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