It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Pierson ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mattituck Tuckers, sneaking past 2-1. The win continues a trend for the Whalers in their matchups with the Tuckers: they've now won four in a row.
Spencer Cavaniola
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Spencer Cavaniola made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Pierson is 5-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 5-6 otherwise. Cavaniola was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
Cavaniola wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Max Krotman, who went 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Pierson pushed their record up to 10-7 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.4 runs across that stretch. As for Mattituck, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pierson will square off against Babylon at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Whalers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mattituck, they will face off against Port Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tuckers are facing the Royals at the right time seeing as the Royals are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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