Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Burke Catholic). They blew past the Port Jervis Raiders 17-3 on Tuesday. Burke Catholic has beaten Port Jervis the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest Port Jervis has come to flipping the script.
Jordan Drucker made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Drucker was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Tim Brogan and Aaron Drucker dominated on the mound. Brogan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits, while Drucker tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brogan has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Dylan DeMaro, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Brendyn Quinn was another key player, going 1-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
Burke Catholic
| 05/13/25 @ Port Jervis | 17-3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Washingtonville | 13-3 |
| 04/19/25 @ Goshen Central | 4-3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Eldred | 11-4 |
Burke Catholic's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Port Jervis, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Burke Catholic will take on Tri-Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Port Jervis, they will square off against Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Raiders are facing the Indians at the right time seeing as the Indians are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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