Win over Newton makes Peglegs 2-0 in league play.

The Varsity Peglegs snagged a late lead and defeated Newtown HS 7-3 on Friday. The game was tied at three with the Peglegs batting in the top of the fifth when Iravan Bhattacharyya singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring 3 runs.
The Peglegs got on the board in the first inning when Bhattacharyya drew a walk, scoring one run.
Newtown HS evened things up at three in the bottom of the third inning when an error scored one run for Newtown HS.
Mantas Kempinas got the win for Stuyvesant Peglegs Varsity. He lasted four innings, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out six and walking one. Jared Virasami threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen. Virasami recorded the last nine outs to earn the save for the Peglegs
Axel Riess led the team with two hits in three at bats.  The Peglegs tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Riess led the way with three.