Geneva was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 8-4 to the Palmyra-Macedon Red Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Geneva of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Palmyra-Macedon's part, Tino LoPresto spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. LoPresto has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Brennan Pipitone was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last eight games he's played. Isiah Stephens was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Geneva's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Palmyra-Macedon, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Geneva will square off against Palmyra-Macedon at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Palmyra-Macedon, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Penfield at 7:00 p.m.
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