Wallkill dropped their record down to 7-7 on Monday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the New Paltz Huguenots by a score of 2-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for New Paltz, their record now sits at 6-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 17, 2024.
For New Paltz's part, Jack Maiale was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Maiale is becoming a predictor of New Paltz's success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is 2-1 (and 4-7 when he doesn't). Maiale was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Maiale wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nick Drewnowski, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Wallkill is set to square off against their familiar foe Spackenkill at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, New Paltz will take on rival Saugerties at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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