Alden has not done well against Eden recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Alden Bulldogs put the hurt on the Eden Raiders with a sharp 18-2 win. For Alden, this counts as revenge for the 5-1 loss Eden walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
David Earsing made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Earsing was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Mason Urso looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Steven Syracuse was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Josh Kruk, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
The victory got Alden back to even at 1-1.
Alden will head out on the road to square off against East Aurora at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Eden, they will be playing at home against Cleveland Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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