Ellenville is 0-8 against Pine Plains since May of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Blue Devils will square off against the Bombers at 4:15 p.m. Ellenville has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Millbrook hit Ellenville with a five-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Blue Devils came up short against the Blazers, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, Pine Plains is still undefeated this season after their matchup against Rhinebeck on Wednesday, but Rhinebeck came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Bombers narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Hawks 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bombers have posted since May 27, 2025.
Austin Mielich was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Mielich was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Ellenville's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Pine Plains, their record is now 8-0.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Ellenville has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Pine Plains struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Ellenville might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Pine Plains when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Blue Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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