Middletown suffered their closest loss since April 7, 2025 on Friday. They fell just short of the Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks by a score of 5-3. The Middie Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Goldbacks earlier this season, when they won 7-6.
Daniel Aviles put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up five earned runs off five hits. Aviles was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Aviles wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avery Blanco, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Middletown's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Newburgh Free Academy, with the victory, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middletown will square off against Pine Bush at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Middie Bears are facing the Bushmen at the right time seeing as the Bushmen are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Newburgh Free Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Cornwall Central at 4:00 p.m.
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