Copiague had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Hampton Bays on Saturday. The Eagles were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Baymen. The Eagles have beaten the Baymen the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Baymen has come to flipping the script.
Adrian Cruz
| 04/15/25 @ Huntington | 4 |
| 05/10/25 vs Hampton Bays | 3 |
| 04/19/25 @ Huntington | 3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Half Hollow Hills East | 1 |
| 05/02/25 @ Newfield | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Adrian Cruz was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Copiague is undefeated when Cruz posts two or more runs, but 3-9 otherwise. Jeremy Clase also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Copiague picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 6-9. As for Hampton Bays, they moved to 4-5 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Copiague and Hampton Bays could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps New York Rankings. The Eagles will challenge Smithtown East at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (556 vs. 112). Meanwhile, Hampton Bays (ranked 555th) will meet Smithtown Christian (ranked 143rd) at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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