Greenport extended their losing streak to eight on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 1-12 in the process. They lost 29-0 to the Smithtown Christian Knights. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 27, 2017, but that streak is no more.
As for Smithtown Christian, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 12-1. Considering they have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
For Smithtown Christian's part, Luke Ruggiero was a major factor no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave Ruggiero a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Isaiah Gibbs was a standout: he got on base in all six of his plate appearances with one home run, four stolen bases, and seven RBI. What's more, he posted four hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Quincy Gibbs was another key player, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, five runs, and five RBI.
While Greenport had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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