Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hastings). They put the hurt on the Valhalla Vikings with a sharp 16-6 win on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Yellow Jackets in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won four in a row.
Jackson Acree
| 04/24/25 @ Valhalla | 4 |
| 04/13/24 vs Irvington | 3 |
| 04/06/24 @ Briarcliff | 3 |
| 04/10/25 @ Bronxville | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Ardsley | 2 |
Jackson Acree was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Hastings is 5-2 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 1-4 otherwise. Acree was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kieran McGrath was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Hastings' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-6 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Julius Stephens, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Hastings kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Hastings pushed their record up to 6-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Valhalla, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Hastings has already played their next match, a 10-0 defeat against Tuckahoe on the 25th. As for Valhalla, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-1 loss against Putnam Valley on the 29th.
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