Minisink Valley was the 8-1 winner over Warwick when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Warriors took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats on Friday.
Will Burretto was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Minisink Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nick Sommella, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Sommella also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
Minisink Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Warwick, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Minisink Valley will square off against Kingston at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Warwick, they will face off against Monroe-Woodbury at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. The Crusaders' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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