Marlboro Central dropped their record down to 9-5 on Monday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Roosevelt Presidents by a score of 13-12. The Dukes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Presidents apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Roosevelt, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games.
For Roosevelt's part, Brennan Paul was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Paul is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tyler Nolen, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Marlboro Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Rondout Valley on the 13th. As for Roosevelt, they have also already played their next game, a 6-0 win against Saugerties on the 13th.
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