
Vikings
05/02/25 vs Clarkstown North | 11-6 |
05/01/25 vs Greeley | 3-2 |
04/29/25 @ Clarkstown North | 10-7 |
04/26/25 @ Albertus Magnus | 11-2 |
04/24/25 @ Greeley | 7-2 |
04/21/25 @ Pearl River | 9-5 |
Clarkstown South came tearing into Friday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 11-6 victory over the Clarkstown North Rams. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-7 on Tuesday.
Nick Speckenbach was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other pitching news, Clarkstown South got a great performance from Kyle Sperring as he struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Sperring a new career-high.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jake Lipson, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Joseph Rosario also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Clarkstown South always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Clarkstown South's record is now 12-3. As for Clarkstown North, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
Looking ahead, Clarkstown South will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Putnam Valley at 5:30 p.m. As for Clarkstown North, they will head out on the road to challenge Fox Lane at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Foxes will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight.
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