For the second straight game, Rye Neck will face off against Hastings. The Panthers will host the Yellow Jackets at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games Rye Neck has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Rye Neck made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Hastings, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Panthers fell just short of the Yellow Jackets by a score of 2-0 on Friday. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
For Hastings' part, Rye Neck's batters probably weren't too happy with Andrew Ciszewski, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 11 Ks (he gave up zero walks). Ciszewski has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Johnny Sbrega, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two stolen bases. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
The victory was the third in a row for Hastings, bringing their record up to 12-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Rye Neck, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rye Neck has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hastings struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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