It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Fonda-Fultonville had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They never let the Salem Generals get on the board and left with a 5-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Valley Hawks.
Jacob Sheldon made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sam Huckans, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ethan Richardson, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Fonda-Fultonville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Valley Hawks
| 05/24/25 vs Salem | 5-0 |
| 05/22/25 vs Loudonville Christian | 10-1 |
| 05/15/25 vs Mayfield | 10-0 |
| 05/12/25 vs Cobleskill-Richmondville | 1-0 |
| 05/07/25 vs Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons | 10-0 |
| + 4 more games |
Fonda-Fultonville pushed their record up to 16-6 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games. As for Salem, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-6 record this season.
Fonda-Fultonville wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 10-0 defeat against Mechanicville on the 26th. Salem does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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