Softball Game Recap: Nanuet Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 3:28pm

Softball Recap: Nanuet Golden Knights vs. Nyack Red Hawks

Nanuet was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They lost 8-0 to the Nyack Red Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Nanuet of the 5-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.

For Nyack's part, Gianna Longo was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Longo has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Longo was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maeve O?Donnell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Isabella Policastro was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.

Nanuet's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Nyack, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season.

Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Clarkstown North the next time they take the field. Nyack will host Clarkstown North at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while Nanuet will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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