Amherst-Pelham Regional had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Mohawk Trail Regional Warriors by a score of 11-7 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Amherst-Pelham Regional, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Greg King made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. King was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Derek Gromacki, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Elijah Rubinstein, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Amherst-Pelham Regional's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-10. As for Mohawk Trail Regional, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
Amherst-Pelham Regional will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Hopkins Academy at 2:00 p.m. Mohawk Trail Regional will take on Turners Falls at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Turners Falls' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Mohawk Trail Regional's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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