Port Jervis scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Fallsburg Comets a 25-0 shutout. Port Jervis might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four games by seven runs or more this season.
Evan Dahlquist made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over 4.2 innings pitched. Dahlquist was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, John Fuller was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Corbin Hicks, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Port Jervis now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Fallsburg, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Port Jervis will head out on the road to face off against O'Neill at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Port Jervis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Fallsburg, they will be playing at home against Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Liberty is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Fallsburg will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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