Newburgh Free Academy was the 4-3 winner over Pine Bush when they last played one another on Thursday, but their luck changed this time around. The Goldbacks fell just short of the Bushmen by a score of 6-5 on Thursday. While the Goldbacks didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bushmen 5-0 in the first period.

Connor Hollenbeck
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Connor Hollenbeck was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 4.2 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Newburgh Free Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Hoover, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. That stolen base was Hoover's first of the season. Another was Chris Leggett, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Newburgh Free Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Pine Bush, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Looking ahead, Newburgh Free Academy will head out on the road to take on Fairfax at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. As for Pine Bush, they will take on Cornwall Central at 11:00 a.m. on Monday.
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