Lindenhurst was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Connetquot T-Birds. That's two games in a row now that Lindenhurst has lost by exactly three runs.
For Connetquot's part, Dylan Wilkinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for him.
On the hitting side, Connetquot let Jagger Adamo and Tony Gagliardo loose on the outfield. Adamo went 2-for-4 with three RBI, while Gagliardo scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Lindenhurst's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Connetquot, the win was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-3.
Lindenhurst will be playing at home against Bay Shore at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bay Shore is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Lindenhurst will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Connetquot, they will take on Commack at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Connetquot: 2.6, Commack: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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