The Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks will head out to challenge the Kingston Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Newburgh Free Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Kingston's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Newburgh Free Academy and Monroe-Woodbury, and Monroe-Woodbury kept the tradition alive. The Goldbacks fell 4-1 to the Crusaders on Monday.
Joey Santo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Kingston's offense. They came up short against Middletown on Monday, falling 8-0. The Tigers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Kingston's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Newburgh Free Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 10-4-1.
Newburgh Free Academy took their win against Kingston when the teams last played on Wednesday by a conclusive 6-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Goldbacks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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