For the second straight game, Port Jefferson will face off against Pierson. The Royals will head out to face off against the Whalers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Port Jefferson has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight defeats, while Pierson will come in with four straight wins.
Port Jefferson fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Pierson on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Whalers by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Royals have suffered since March 31st.
For Pierson's part, Spencer Cavaniola was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Cavaniola also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Pierson is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-6 otherwise. Cavaniola was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Cavaniola wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Paul Roesel, who went 3-for-5 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits Roesel has posted since back in April of 2024. Jeffery Gregor was another, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Pierson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Port Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Pierson, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
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