A Late Surge Secures Victory
The Kingston‑Saugerties American Legion senior baseball team posted a 3‑2 win over Hillcrest Post No. 1194 on Monday, July 27, at Penfield High School, moving one step closer to the New York State American Legion Tournament final.
Two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning proved decisive, as the locals capitalized on a defensive misplay that allowed both baserunners to cross the plate. The game‑winning run scored on an error, underscoring the importance of timely execution in a tightly contested matchup.
Starter Preston Provenzano, a recent Kingston High graduate, delivered a solid outing, surrendering five hits and two runs over six‑and‑one‑third innings while striking out six and walking two. His composure on the mound kept the opposition at bay long enough for the offense to rally.
Hillcrest’s Chase Mashanic was equally effective early on, limiting the damage with four hits and one earned run in six‑two‑thirds of work, but the error‑laden seventh inning shifted the momentum irrevocably.
The victory reflects the competitive spirit of the various American Legion posts that dot New York’s baseball landscape, from Kingston‑Saugerties to the host Penfield venue, and sets the stage for a potential showdown with neighboring posts such as Kingston Post No. 150, Lamouree‑Hackett Post No. 72 and Cottrell‑Warner Post No. 942.