Fulton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-9 in the process. They came up short against the Chittenango Bears, falling 11-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Red Raiders have suffered against the Bears since April 2, 2015.
As for Chittenango, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory they have posted against Fulton since April 2, 2015.
For Chittenango's part, Cooper Smith was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Alex Pappas looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Andrew Valente was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. He has become a key player for Chittenango: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 3-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Mason Corlis, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run.
Fulton and Chittenango could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps New York Rankings. The Red Raiders will challenge West Genesee at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (632 vs. 18). Meanwhile, Chittenango (ranked 457th) will meet Solvay (ranked 111th) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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