Trinity-Pawling School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hotchkiss School Bearcats. The Pride were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bearcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Alex Cruz put in work no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in May of 2025. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jayvian Vazquez made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Mikey Prince, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Trinity-Pawling School's record now sits at 1-9. As for Hotchkiss School, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Trinity-Pawling School is set to take on their familiar foe Westminster School at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Hotchkiss School will challenge rival Choate Rosemary Hall School at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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