Monticello came into Monday's game having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Sullivan West Bulldogs on Monday and snuck past 6-4. This was a revenge contest for Monticello, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-3 loss when these two played last Saturday.
Michael Schnitzer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Schnitzer was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Joey Merton and Reese Kelly did most of the damage at the plate: Merton scored two runs while going 1-for-2, while Kelly scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Monticello's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-14. As for Sullivan West, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.
Monticello will be playing in front of their home fans against Newburgh Free Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sullivan West, they will head out on the road to face off against Livingston Manor at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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