Rhinebeck extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-5 in the process. They lost 9-2 to the Pine Plains Bombers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hawks of the 19-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Pine Plains, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-4. Considering they have won five contests by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Pine Plains' part, Brodie Rathjen and Warren Lounsbury were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Rathjen pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lounsbury didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Rathjen also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Pine Plains is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-3 otherwise. At bat, Rathjen got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run, while Lounsbury went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and two runs. Lounsbury has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Blass, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Pine Plains' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't). Owen Zengen was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rhinebeck will head out to challenge Spackenkill at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hawks are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Pine Plains, they will venture away from home to face off against Dover at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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