Middletown's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Chester Hambletonians, sneaking past 2-1. For the Middie Bears, this counts as revenge for the 5-1 win the Hambletonians walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2022.
Rudy Cherry
| 04/20/26 vs Newburgh Free Academy | 5 |
| 04/08/26 @ Washingtonville | 4 |
| 04/15/26 vs Monroe-Woodbury | 3 |
| 04/02/26 vs Cornwall Central | 3 |
| 05/05/26 vs Chester | 1 |
Rudy Cherry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Middletown is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-8 otherwise.
At the plate, Daniel Aviles was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run was his first of the season.
Middletown's victory bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Chester, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middletown will host Valley Central at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Chester, they will be playing at home against Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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