Wallkill hadn't done well against Roosevelt recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Panthers put the hurt on the Presidents with a sharp 16-4 win. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by six runs or more this season.
Emma Hunt spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Mikaela McCue
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At the plate, Mikaela McCue was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Audrey Reeves also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Wallkill kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matches.
Wallkill's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Roosevelt, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Wallkill will face off against Saugerties at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 2.8, the Sawyers 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Roosevelt, they will square off against Valley Central at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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