When we previewed the Section II tournament a week ago I thought both Greenwich and Hoosic Valley baseball teams would be in the finals in their respective classes.  Certainly not a long shot prediction as the Valley is the #1 seed in Class B, while Greenwich holds the same spot in Class C.

On Saturday both clubs took the field in semifinal contests and both posted victories, securing their place in championship games next week at Joe Bruno Stadium.

Hoosic Valley 7  Granville 2

Winning Pitcher: Kolbie Sawyer

Leading Hitters: Valley – Todd Cox 2 2b’s, 2 RBI’s,  Jimmy Burnell 1b, RBI,  Dan Joslin 1b, RBI,  Joe Duncan 1b, RBI   Horde – Jarrett Ettori 1b, 2 RBI’s

Key Stat: After Granville tied things at 2-2 in the top of the fourth the Valley plated two in the bottom of the frame on run-scoring singles by Burnell and Joslin, regaining the lead which they didn’t give back.

Next Up: Hoosic Valley vs. Coxsackie-Athens @ Joe Bruno Stadium Tuesday @ 4 p.m.

Greenwich 4  Whitehall 3  (8)

Winning Pitcher: Lukas Whitehouse  12 K’s

Leading Hitters: Witches – Cole Burgess- walk-off run scoring double, George Ostrowski 2b, RBI,   Railroaders – Evan St.Claire HR,  Derek Thomas 2b

Key Stat: The Witches trailed 3-1 before tying things in the sixth, leading to Burgess’s two-out game winner in the eighth.

Next Up: Greenwich vs. Greenville @ Joe Bruno Stadium Wednesday @ 7 p.m.