The Gates Chili Spartans didn't have quite enough to beat the Batavia Blue Devils on Friday and fell 4-3. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Mason Durkee
| 05/15/26 @ Batavia | 6 |
| 05/09/26 @ Brockport | 6 |
| 05/01/26 @ Sutherland | 6 |
Mason Durkee was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Gates Chili saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Yates, who went 1-for-3 with one triple.
Gates Chili's record is now 8-10. As for Batavia, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-19 record this season.
Gates Chili will face off against Mendon at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Batavia does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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