Saugerties dropped their record down to 4-3 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They lost 15-0 to the Wallkill Panthers. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Sawyers were not able to get on the board.
As for Wallkill, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-4. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Wallkill's part, Ryan Mayer made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Mayer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Wallkill got a massive performance out of Mason Franklin, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI Franklin has posted since back in May of 2024. Zach Kantor was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases and three runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saugerties will challenge Catskill at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Wallkill, they will face off against Rondout Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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