Hastings scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 16-3 margin over the Rye Neck Panthers. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Jackson Acree was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Acree was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kieran McGrath, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Luke Ciszewski, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run.
On Rye Neck's side, Evan Janowitz was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run.
Hastings is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. As for Rye Neck, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Hastings will be playing at home against Irvington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hastings is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season. As for Rye Neck, they will head out on the road to challenge Harrison at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Harrison will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Rye Neck surely won't give up without a fight.
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