Hamburg came out on top against Dunkirk on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Bulldogs blew past the Marauders 11-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Max Gladke
| 05/17/25 @ Dunkirk | 4 |
| 05/02/25 vs Williamsville South | 2 |
| 04/24/25 @ Amherst Central | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs Fredonia | 2 |
| 05/10/25 @ Orchard Park | 1 |
Max Gladke made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jonah Moscato, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Jimmy Steffen, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Hamburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Hamburg pushed their record up to 11-6 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Dunkirk, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-3.
Hamburg didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-1 victory against Williamsville East on the 19th. As for Dunkirk, they have also already played their next game, a 12-0 win against Eden on the 19th.
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