For the second straight game, Herricks will face off against Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK. The Highlanders will head out on the road to face off against the Hawks at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Herricks fell victim to Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 12-0 to the Hawks. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Highlanders' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK's part, Sawyer Bogaty tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Bogaty also tossed no walks, which is notable because the Hawks are 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-4 otherwise.
At the plate, Ryan Kurre was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Evan Frangas was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matches.
Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-5 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 8.5 runs. As for Herricks, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Herricks might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK in their previous matchup on Friday. Can the Highlanders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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