The Riverhead varsity baseball team secured a playoff berth with a 7-3 victory, marking their second consecutive postseason appearance. The win underscores the program’s upward trajectory.
The team’s journey this season was anything but smooth. Early injuries depleted the rotation, forcing younger arms to step up and tested the squad’s depth.
Key Performances
On the mound, Jason Davis delivered a commanding start, tossing six innings, allowing just two hits and one earned run while striking out six. His performance epitomized the resilience the team has cultivated.
Complementing Davis, Brayden Williamson contributed 28 innings this year with 36 strikeouts and a 2.074 ERA, while Matt Zambriski, a St. John’s University commit, logged 36.1 innings, 69 strikeouts and a microscopic 0.963 ERA.
At the plate, JJ Perez sparked the offense with a two‑RBI double in the first inning and a two‑RBI triple in the second, providing early momentum. Zambriski and Davis also contributed offensively, each finishing with multiple hits and batting averages above .380.
The victory over William Floyd, which snapped a three‑game sweep, highlighted the team’s ability to rally after adversity. With a collective ERA under 2.00 and a lineup batting above .350, the outlook for the playoffs is optimistic.
Coach and teammates alike note that playoff appearances have shifted from a hopeful aspiration to an expected outcome. The culture of perseverance, forged through setbacks, now defines Riverhead baseball.