In a pivotal NAC Central Division baseball matchup, OFA claimed a significant victory over Gouverneur at Mills Street Park. The game, held on Thursday, ended with a score of 6-2, solidifying OFA’s position as it competes for a favorable seed in the upcoming Section 10 Tournament.
OFA Triumphs Over Gouverneur
OFA pitcher Blake Ashley effectively controlled the game, allowing only five hits. This performance improved OFA’s division record to 3-3. Coach Brooks Brenno commended his team’s defense and Ashley’s strong outing.
- Blake Ashley: Key pitcher with five hits allowed.
- Maddox Brenno: Contributed two hits including a double.
- Evan Nelson: Recorded a single and a sacrifice fly.
- Connor Small and Adam Rose: Also contributed with singles.
For Gouverneur, Haydin Stowell performed well, securing both a double and a single. His teammates James Fishel, Tristan Chartrand, Evan Shampine, and Conner Sleemen all added singles.
Other NAC Baseball Results
In other games, Parishville-Hopkinton continued its unbeaten streak, overcoming Tupper Lake with a score of 1-0. Gage Caskinette excelled on the mound, striking out 17 and limiting Tupper Lake to just one hit. The game’s only run came in the first inning when Charlie Clark-Vallance scored on a passed ball.
- Parishville-Hopkinton: Remains undefeated in the NAC East Division.
- Tupper Lake: Managed only one hit during the game.
In a close encounter, St. Lawrence Central edged Madrid-Waddington 4-3 in eight innings. Liam Franks scored the winning run for SLC, while Ab Snell picked up the victory in relief.
Lisbon Secures Another Win
Lisbon achieved a strong performance with a 12-4 victory over Clifton-Fine. Kayleb King led the charge with impressive hitting, including a double and three singles. Several teammates also contributed, with Gabe Smith and Blake Woods each hitting doubles.
- Lisbon: Now boasts two wins in the NAC West.
- Walker Erickson: Delivered a strong pitching performance.
In summary, these games set the stage for an exciting finish in the NAC divisions as teams vie for top seeds in the upcoming tournament.
