Hastings has been on the road for four straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Rye Neck Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hastings is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
After soaring to a 12-point victory in their last game, Hastings came back down to earth on Tuesday. They fell just short of Pleasantville by a score of 9-7.
Johnny Sbrega made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Theo Suniewick, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Rye Neck entered their tilt with Somers with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Tuskers with a sharp 8-2 win on Saturday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Rye Neck has managed all season.
George Katsaros spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Eli Goldman, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Andres Guedez, who scored two runs and stole three bases.
Hastings' defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Rye Neck, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hastings has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Rye Neck struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hastings suffered a grim 14-7 defeat to Rye Neck in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Hastings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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