Sullivan County had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-8 to make it nine. They came up short against the Neumann Regional Academy Golden Knights, falling 27-11. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Griffins of the 9-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Bruno Day led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Barto, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
As for Neumann Regional Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-2. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Neumann Regional Academy's side, Andrew Walter made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Walter was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with seven RBI, three runs, and one double. Those seven RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Neumann Regional Academy let Angelo Birch and Avery Taddeo run wild. Birch got on base in all six of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI, while Taddeo got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs and four RBI. That's the most runs Birch has posted since back in May of 2024. Nolan Fagnano was another key player, getting on base in three of his six plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sullivan County will host Bucktail at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Neumann Regional Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Millville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Golden Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Quakers have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season.
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