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| 04/11/25 - Away | 10-2 W |
| 05/20/24 - Away | 5-7 L |
| 05/03/24 - Away | 7-10 L |
| 04/16/24 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/14/22 - Home | 3-5 L |
| + 3 more games |
Goshen Central lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Valley Central, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's matchup. The Gladiators were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Vikings on Friday. This was payback for the Gladiators, who suffered a 7-5 loss the last time these two teams met.
Alex Cione made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Noel Irizarry, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Grant Musson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Goshen Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Goshen Central's record is now 2-0. As for Valley Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Coming up, Goshen Central is taking a road trip to face off against Beacon at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Gladiators surely won't give up without a fight. As for Valley Central, they will welcome Middletown at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
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