Spackenkill stacked a 12th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over the Pine Plains Bombers. That's more bragging rights for Spackenkill, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Martin McQuade made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. McQuade has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. McQuade was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Boenig, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Dan Collins was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Spackenkill and bumps their season record up to 14-2. As for Pine Plains, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-6.
Spackenkill will head out on the road to face off against Marlboro Central at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday. Spackenkill's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Marlboro Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pine Plains, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Roosevelt at 4:15 p.m. Roosevelt will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Pine Plains surely won't give up without a fight.
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