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| 05/16/25 - Away | 1-4 L |
| 05/15/25 - Away | 8-2 W |
| 05/12/25 - Away | 1-4 L |
| 05/21/24 - Home | 6-0 W |
| 04/25/24 - Home | 13-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Monroe-Woodbury typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Newburgh Free Academy proved too difficult a challenge. They were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Crusaders. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 11, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Newburgh Free Academy got a great performance from Chase Rounds as he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Rounds has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Jake Cross was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Nick Schmidt, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Newburgh Free Academy's victory bumped their record up to 12-4-1. As for Monroe-Woodbury, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-6 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Monroe-Woodbury beat Newburgh Free Academy by a score of 4-1 on Friday.
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