If Dobbs Ferry was riding high off their 15-3 takedown of Hastings last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Dobbs Ferry Eagles lost 11-1 to the Hastings Yellow Jackets on Thursday. Dobbs Ferry was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hastings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played.
For Hastings' part, Billy Murnighan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Murnighan has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Murnighan was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kieran McGrath was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Dobbs Ferry dropped their record down to 2-3 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Hastings, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.
Dobbs Ferry will head out on the road to square off against Edgemont at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hastings, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bronxville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hastings is facing Bronxville at the right time seeing as Bronxville is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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