It was a good run, but Albany Academy for Boys unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 8-2 to the Columbia Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Albany Academy for Boys of the 5-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Columbia's part, Sean Boniface made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Boniface was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Ascher Melino looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Steven Heller was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Albany Academy for Boys' loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Columbia, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
As of now, neither Albany Academy for Boys nor Columbia have any future games scheduled.
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