The Muckdogs split a doubleheader at home with the Elmira Pioneers on Thursday, winning game one 11-4 and dropping the nightcap 5-3.
Victor Alongi, from Greece and a GCC student, led the offense in the first game, going 3-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored.
Rashad Robinson was 2-2 with a walk, three runs scored, and two RBIs.
The winning pitcher was Jack Keeler, going four innings and giving up two hits, walking none while striking out six. He's now 3-1 with a 2.08 ERA.
In the second game, Robinson went 2-2 with a walk.
Julian Pichardo took the loss, going five innings and giving up four runs, three earned while striking out seven. He's now 3-1 with a 2.17 ERA.
Batavia is now 21-10 and still on top on the Western Division of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League.
The Knights of Columbus Kirby council 325 sponsored the night at the ballpark in honor of celebrating their 125th anniversary that was chartered on April 25th, 1898. The assembly colorguard and members of the council attended the event. They also held a 50/50 raffle where the winner took home $205.00.
At 6:35 p.m. tonight (Friday), the Muckdogs play a non-league game against Rochester at Dwyer Stadium.
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Photos by Steve Ognibene
