Wallkill lost a close one when they played last Wednesday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Saturday was a bit more commanding. They lost 24-14 to the Marlboro Central Dukes. Wallkill was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Marlboro Central apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Mason Franklin was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with five RBI, three doubles, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Chris Wager, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for Wallkill and nudges their season record down to 13-3. As for Marlboro Central, their victory bumped their record up to 11-5.
Wallkill will be playing at home against Kingston at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wallkill will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Marlboro Central will take on Spackenkill at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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