New Paltz and Wallkill pushed the score to 16-7 the last time they played Wallkill, but on Monday defenses reigned supreme. The Huguenots came out on top in a nail-biter against the Panthers, sneaking past 2-0. For the Huguenots, this counts as revenge for the 16-7 win the Panthers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Jack Maiale
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Jack Maiale made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because New Paltz is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-7 otherwise. Maiale was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Maiale wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nick Drewnowski, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
New Paltz's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Wallkill, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Paltz will face off against Saugerties at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wallkill, they will square off against Spackenkill at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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