Southampton had to endure an 11-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Mattituck Tuckers 10-1. Southampton's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Daniel McDonnell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Liam Blackmore was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cameron Gratton, who scored two runs and stole a base.
On Mattituck's side, Dylan Spooner was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Southampton's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-17. As for Mattituck, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-14.
Southampton will have a chance to go back-to-back against Mattituck: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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