Valhalla extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-3 in the process. They lost 13-1 to the Putnam Valley Tigers. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
As for Putnam Valley, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-1. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won seven matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Putnam Valley's part, Dominic Benedetto looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Benedetto has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, James Sanford was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Aaron Pierre was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valhalla will face off against Tuckahoe at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Putnam Valley, they will square off against Haldane at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blue Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.8 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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