Newark Valley extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-5 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Whitney Point Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-9 back in March.
Newark Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabriel Merrill, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That double was Merrill's first of the season.
As for Whitney Point, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
On Whitney Point's side, John Morris was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Morris is becoming a predictor of the Eagles' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 0-3 when he doesn't). Jason Mathis was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Newark Valley will be playing at home against Marathon at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Whitney Point, they will head out on the road to take on Edison at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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