Baseball Recap: Islip Comes Up Short

Islip has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.08 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They came up short against the Mount Sinai Mustangs, falling 11-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Buccaneers have suffered since April 1, 2024.

Colin Haug was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.

Islip has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. As for Mount Sinai, their win bumped their record up to 6-9.

While Islip had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.