New Dorp couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell victim to a tough 11-2 defeat at the hands of the St. Peter's Eagles on Friday.
For St. Peter's part, Justin Levine was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Levine was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Christian Caccavale looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
Back at the plate, Jordan Varvaro and Jack Kehoe did most of the damage at the plate: Varvaro went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and four RBI, while Kehoe scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Mateo Gordon, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and a triple.
The victory for St. Peter's keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Dorp will take on Fort Hamilton at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for St. Peter's, they will be playing at home against Richmond Hill at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. St. Peter's is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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