East dropped their record down to 5-2 on Saturday, which also ended the team's 12-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They lost 12-2 to the Mendon Vikings. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Mendon, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games.
For Mendon's part, Ethan Postle looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Postle has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mendon got a massive performance out of Colden Forney, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. Jack Albanese was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
East and Mendon should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps New York Rankings. The Eagles (ranked 215th) will meet Northstar Christian Academy (ranked 494th) at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Mendon will face off against Irondequoit at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (82 vs. 266).
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