
Tigers
04/21/25 vs Greeley | 8-6 |
04/17/25 vs Saunders Trades & Tech | 11-0 |
04/16/25 vs Dobbs Ferry | 7-6 |
While Putnam Valley's win against Greeley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Quakers 8-6. The win was nothing new for the Tigers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Putnam Valley got a great performance from Dominic Benedetto as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up five earned runs off nine hits. Benedetto has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Nick Mazzola was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of James Sanford, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Putnam Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matches.
Putnam Valley pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Greeley, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Looking ahead, Putnam Valley will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against The Leffell School at 4:30 p.m. The game will give the Tigers their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Greeley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Clarkstown South at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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