New Paltz dropped their record down to 8-10 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Middletown Middie Bears, falling 7-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Huguenots have suffered since April 6, 2024.
New Paltz got a good showing from Jason Scotto, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Scotto has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, New Paltz saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Doug Borrello, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Middletown, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. Winning may never get old, but they sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
On Middletown's side, Rudy Cherry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Jordan Champlain was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Daniel Aviles, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
New Paltz does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Middletown, they will be playing at home against Burke Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
