Pitching keeps Cyclones in the mix for division lead
As the season progresses, the Cyclones (19-15) have mirrored their parent New York Mets team as a strong pitching staff carries an inconsistent offense in the fight with the Staten Island Yankees (19-15) for the McNamara Division lead.
Coming off a three-game losing sweep in Morgantown, West Virginia and a subsequent loss in Niles, Ohio, the pitching staff came through to break the Cyclones’ recent four-game losing streak. It would be Gaby Almonte’s fourth win in a six-inning performance to give the Cyclones a slim 2-1 win, combined with a save by Alex Palsha, to give Brooklyn a fresh start on the road.
Currently Almonte is tied for second place for the most wins in the New York Penn League with a record of 4-2. Noting his improvement thus far this season, Cyclone Manager Tom Gamboa stated, “He really pounds the strike zone and I’ve gained a lot a respect for him.”