Port Jervis hasn't had much luck against Warwick recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Raiders will venture away from home to face off against the Wildcats at 4:15 p.m. Port Jervis has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Port Jervis is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs last Friday, they were much more limited against Beacon on Wednesday. They came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 12-2.
Warwick couldn't beat Washingtonville on Friday even though they stacked six runs on them in the second inning. The Wildcats lost 17-9 to the Wizards.
Luca Siebert made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Michael Molinelli, who went 2-for-4 with one home run.
Port Jervis' defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Warwick, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Port Jervis has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Warwick struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Port Jervis might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Warwick in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Raiders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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