For the second straight game, Shoreham-Wading River will face off against Mount Sinai. The Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Shoreham-Wading River has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Mount Sinai will arrive with four straight victories.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Shoreham-Wading River's offense. They came up short against Mount Sinai on Tuesday, falling 8-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Wildcats have suffered since April 10th.
For Mount Sinai's part, Jake Zabbara tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Zabbara also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Mustangs are 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-8 otherwise.
At the plate, Keith Hall and Benny Franquiz did most of the damage at the plate: Hall went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Franquiz went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Mount Sinai is undefeated when Franquiz posts two or more runs, but 5-9 otherwise. John Leonard was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Mount Sinai always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win got Mount Sinai back to even at 9-9. As for Shoreham-Wading River, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
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