Chatham extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 3-8. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Taconic Hills Titans. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Panthers have suffered since May 26, 2025.
Brayden Steltz
| 04/13/26 vs Maple Hill | 3 |
| 04/20/26 vs Cairo-Durham | 2 |
| 04/27/26 vs Taconic Hills | 1 |
Brayden Steltz put in work no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Chatham is 2-1 when Steltz allows two or fewer earned runs, but 1-7 otherwise. Steltz was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Cooper Steltz and Owen Wilber did some serious damage despite the final result: Cooper went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double, while Wilber went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that Wilber has launched this season.
As for Taconic Hills, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average this season.
Like Chatham, Taconic Hills also got a great game from a two-way player: Tristan Super. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Super has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hunter Nielsen, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Chatham will take on rival Hudson at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Taconic Hills is set to challenge their familiar foe Maple Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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