Goldbacks
| 04/17/25 @ Grassfield | 6 |
| 04/02/25 @ Valley Central | 5 |
| 04/04/25 @ Cornwall Central | 3 |
| 04/16/25 @ Fairport | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Fairfax | 1 |
Newburgh Free Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Grassfield on Thursday. The Goldbacks were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Grizzlies. That six run margin sets a new team best for the Goldbacks this season.
Colin Wing looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
At the plate, Newburgh Free Academy got a big performance out of Joey Santo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs Santo has posted since back in May of 2024. JJ McCoy was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Newburgh Free Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grassfield struck out eight times.
Newburgh Free Academy pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Grassfield, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Newburgh Free Academy and Grassfield should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in their respective state rankings. The Goldbacks will face off against Tallwood at 11:00 a.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (27 vs. 246). Meanwhile, Grassfield (ranked 101st) will meet Fairfax (ranked 219th) at 8:30 a.m. on Friday.
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