Kingston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Saugerties Sawyers by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kingston of the 12-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
Makenzie Saracino was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Kingston hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Saugerties struck out seven times.
On Saugerties' side, they let Elizabeth Sullivan and Lily Malgieri loose on the outfield. Sullivan went 3-for-3 with two RBI, while Malgieri scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Sammie Graham, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Kingston's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Saugerties, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-7.
Kingston does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Saugerties, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Valley Central at 6:30 p.m.
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