Port Jefferson extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-7 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pierson Whalers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Royals have suffered since March 31st.
As for Pierson, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-6. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.75 runs across that stretch.
For Pierson's part, Spencer Cavaniola made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Cavaniola also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Pierson is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-6 otherwise. Cavaniola was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Cavaniola wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Paul Roesel, who went 3-for-5 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits Roesel has posted since back in April of 2024. Jeffery Gregor was another, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
While Port Jefferson had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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