C-R Loses Close Match

FONDA — Pitcher Hernigle tossed a complete-game shutout, and Fonda-Fultonville capitalized on an error to score the game's only run in the third inning, edging Cobleskill-Richmondville 1-0 in a classic pitchers' duel on Monday.

Hernigle was dominant for Fonda-Fultonville, scattering three hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters over seven scoreless innings to earn the win.

The decisive moment came in the bottom of the third when Huckans singled and eventually scored an unearned run. Hernigle also contributed a single and a walk at the plate, while Hamlen added the only other hit for Fonda-Fultonville.

Cobleskill-Richmondville's Brody Becker was tagged with the tough loss, despite a strong outing. Becker pitched four innings, allowing only the one unearned run on three hits and a walk, while striking out four. Matt Gunzinger provided two perfect innings of relief, striking out three.

The Bulldogs' offense managed three singles from Brandon Rotman, Aiden Joslin, and Matt Gunzinger. Rotman also drew a walk and stole two bases. Both teams committed one error in the field.