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| 05/09/24 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 05/08/24 - Home | 4-6 L |
| 05/06/24 - Away | 2-9 L |
| 05/24/23 - Away | 4-5 L |
| 05/23/23 - Home | 6-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Babylon and Center Moriches are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2022, but likely not for long. The Panthers will challenge the Red Devils at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Babylon comes in on four and Center Moriches on seven.
Last Friday, Babylon got the win against Southampton by a conclusive 7-1. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by six runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Center Moriches was not the first on the board on Wednesday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against Mattituck by a score of 6-3.
Dan Gilroy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Rich Roberts was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. JT Bonventre was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Center Moriches' win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Babylon, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Saturday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Babylon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .398. However, it's not like Center Moriches struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Babylon skirted past Center Moriches 3-2 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Red Devils have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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