Islanders Cruise to Fifth Win
The Shelter Island Boys Baseball team remains unbeaten at 5‑0 after a decisive sweep of the Pierson Whalers, a performance that has kept the Islanders perched at the top of their division as they gear up for the final stretch of the season.
Key Performances
In the first matchup on May 5, starter Evan Weslek took the mound and set the tone early, while Ryan Sanwald crossed the plate on a timely base hit. Jackson Rohrer’s RBI single narrowed the gap to 3‑2, and reliever Harry Clark shut the door with a strikeout‑filled ninth inning that sealed a 6‑3 victory.
The following day, Clark returned to the rotation and retired the side in just three batters before Sanwald reached base, sparking a rally that featured hits from Clark, Henry Springer and Ari Waife. A clutch double play turned by Sanwald and a subsequent strikeout from Clark capped a six‑run burst that pushed the lead to 12‑3, before Waife closed out the 13‑8 win with two more strikeouts in the seventh.
Senior Day Looms
Now the Islanders turn their attention to a three‑game series against the Hampton Bays Baymen, a schedule that culminates on Friday at 4:30 p.m. with Senior Day honors for the graduating players, adding a sentimental backdrop to a season that has been defined by dominance and teamwork.