Photos: Dutch Slow at the Joe
Right off the bat, the Guilderland’s baseball team had momentum, scoring a run at the start of its Class AA sectional semifinal on Thursday evening at the Joe Bruno Stadium in Troy against top-seeded Niskayuna. But rain delayed the game till Friday afternoon, and the Dutch did not score again. Nisky won, 3 to 1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting muddy: Guilderland's Brenden Harris slides into home base while the rain falls on Thursday, delaying the rest of the game. Harris had one hit in three at-bats, the run, and two stolen bases.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Just missing: Guilderland's Brian Tietjen attempts to put a tag on the Nisky runner at first base during an attempted pick-off. Tietjen was hitless in two at-bats.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making noise: Guilderland’s benched players loudly cheers their teammates at the plate.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Safe: Guilderland's Henry Li dives back onto first base, eluding a fourth-inning pick-off attempt. Li had one hit in two at-bats and two stolen bases.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Combat: Guilderland's Andrew Czekay makes a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning after relieving starter Dylan Jones. Czekay went an inning-and-two-thirds, giving up two hits, walking two, and striking out two.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Watching it go by: Guilderland’s Victor Cardona looks at the ball sail by during his first at-bat after Thursday’s postponement. Cardona was hitless in two at-bats.