The Webutuck Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Taconic Hills Titans at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Webutuck has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Taconic Hills will arrive with four straight victories.
Last Wednesday, Webutuck fell victim to a tough 13-3 defeat at the hands of Pine Plains.
Meanwhile, Taconic Hills can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent contest on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Catskill.
Brandon Rossano made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Rossano has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rossano was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Francis Conners-Schmid was a standout: he went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Zach Rowe, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Webutuck's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Taconic Hills, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Webutuck has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Taconic Hills struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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