One squad has picked up wins in seven of the past eight games, while the other is looking to advance to its sixth state semifinal in program history. Section V meets Section VI when Pittsford Sutherland and Amherst battle on Saturday to send one school to the NYS Class A semifinals.
PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND KNIGHTS (17-6/Monroe County IV)
vs.
AMHERST TIGERS (14-8/Erie County Interscholastic Conference II)
Saturday, Grand Island Senior High School, 1 p.m
How they arrived here: Pittsford Sutherland defeated Eastridge 12-3 and Aquinas 2-1 to reach the sectional final for the third straight year, where the Knights defeated Honeoye Falls-Lima 8-4. Amherst picked up wins over CSAT (28-2), Pioneer (11-4), and Kenmore East (7-0) to win the Section VI Class A1 title. In the regional qualifier, Amherst took down Maryvale 12-9.
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Tempo and Trends: Pittsford Sutherland averages 6.5 runs per game and allows 3.7 runs. The Knights have won four straight games. Amherst produces 8.8 runs a game offensively while allowing 3.4 runs a game on defense. The Tigers have claimed victories in seven of their last eight games.
Players to watch for Pittsford Sutherland: Paul Byrne Sr.; Aidan Kress So.; Ryan Munzinger So.; Colin MacLean Sr.; Chase Dermody So.; Jaxson Bernas So.; Sam Byrne So.
Amherst: Patty Kantz; Danny Gardner; CJ Hurley; Patrick Sarzynski
Coaches: Brandon DeRosa (Pittsford Sutherland), Brian Davis (Amherst)
History 101: Pittsford Sutherland has a 5-4 all-time record in regional games, with its most recent win being a 7-0 win over Olean in 2017. Section V has split Far West Regional games with Section VI since 2010, with each section nabbing six wins. Amherst baseball is making its first regional appearance since 1993.
What’s at stake: A spot in the NYS Class A semifinals.
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