Allentown Legion baseball secured its fifth consecutive win on Tuesday, defeating Bordentown Post 26 by a 17‑7 margin in a game that swung back and forth before the home side pulled away in the later innings.
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At the center of the offensive explosion was Dan Golembiewski, a 6‑foot‑4, 230‑pound first baseman who celebrated his 18th birthday the night before the contest and will soon enroll at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He finished 3‑for‑3 with a triple, three runs scored and four runs batted in, helping erase a four‑run first‑inning deficit.
The team’s firepower was on full display as every batter in the lineup recorded a hit, producing 20 in total. Antonio Acevedo and Nick Carmino joined Golembiewski with three‑hit performances, while reliever Frank Noviello struck out the side in his debut at 19 years old.
Manager Ryan Podlesny acknowledged the squad’s depth but noted the club is thin on pitchers, yet recent outings have shown resilience, highlighted by John Catanio’s two mound wins and contributions from players such as Ryan Todisco, Terril Tift Jr., Danny Krier, Brian Drews, Kamau Taylor, Steve Wright and Lukas Torreto.
Allentown will next host Lawrence Post 414, which defeated them 9‑3 on June 20, in a 5:30 p.m. showdown at Mercer County Park, a venue that has become a familiar battleground for the league.
The victory not only underscores the team’s offensive potency but also signals a promising future as a blend of seasoned contributors and rising talents gear up for the remainder of the season.