• Ben Funyak of Niskayuna throws to first base for an out during the Ballston Spa and Niskayuna baseball game on Monday, April 23, 2018, in Ballston Spa, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI / (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)
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Ben Funyak of Niskayuna throws to first base for an out during the Ballston Spa and Niskayuna baseball game on Monday, April 23, 2018, in Ballston Spa, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)
Ben Funyak of Niskayuna throws to first base for an out during the Ballston Spa and Niskayuna baseball game on Monday, April 23, 2018, in Ballston Spa, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)
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Columbia's Nicolas Stagnitta (2) makes the out against Saratoga's Jonathan Irons (32) at second base as he throws to first during a Section II high school baseball game Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in East Greenbush, N.Y. (Hans Pennink / Special to the Times Union) less
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Jayden Williamson of Ballston Spa gets set for a pitch during the Ballston Spa and Niskayuna baseball game on Monday, April 23, 2018, in Ballston Spa, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)
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Class AA

1. Shenendehowa (7-1, last week No. 2): The Plainsmen entertain Troy Wednesday at Plainsmen Park in Suburban Council play.

2. Columbia (7-2), LW No. 1): The Blue Devils rallied for three runs in the seventh, but could not catch Schenectady in a 5-4 setback Tuesday.

4. Bethlehem (7-2, LW No. 3): The Eagles secured their third consecutive win Tuesday with an 8-3 triumph over Ballston Spa.

3. Guilderland (6-1, LW not rated): Luke Walter tossed a one-hitter and struck out nine as the Dutchmen defeated Albany 4-0.

5. Saratoga (6-2, LW NR): The Blue Streaks bring a four-game winning streak into Wednesday's contest against Burnt Hills.

Teams to watch: Ballston Spa (6-3), Colonie (6-3), Niskayuna (5-5)

Class A

1. Mohonasen (3-3, LW No. 1): The Mighty Warriors, winners of the 2017 title, own a win over Saratoga and suffered losses against Niskayuna (8-4) and Ballston Spa (11-10).

2. Burnt Hills (5-4, LW No. 3): The Spartans posted a pair of huge nonleague wins wrapped around a 7-5 loss against Bethlehem by beating Scotia (14-6 Saturday) and Queensbury (11-1 Tuesday).

3. Queensbury (5-2, LW NR): The Spartans play host to Glens Falls Wednesday in Foothills Council action.

4. Scotia (4-2, LW NR): The Tartans bounced back from a loss against Burnt Hills by beating Amsterdam 10-5 at Shuttleworth Park.

5. Amsterdam (5-1, LW No. 2): The Rams look to rebound from their loss to Scotia against Gloversville Wednesday.

Teams to watch: Averill Park (2-7), Lansingburgh (7-3)

Class B

1. Albany Academy (10-1, LW No. 1): The Cadets continued their dominant start by recording a 19-0 victory over La Salle Monday.

2. Saratoga Central Catholic (7-0, LW No. 3): Dylan Custer fired a three-hitter and the Saints pounded out 11 hits in registering an 11-0 Wasaren League win over Mechanicville.

3. Coxsackie-Athens (9-0, LW No. 4): The Indians face a pair of vital tests with their next two Patroon Conference contests coming against Hudson.

4. Ichabod Crane (7-1, LW No. 5): The Riders bring a six-game Colonial Council streak into their next league game against Cobleskill.

4. Hudson (8-1, LW No. 2): The Bluehawks suffered their first defeat with a 5-3 setback Monday against Maple Hill.

Teams to watch: Catskill (5-2), Schalmont (6-2), Schuylerville (5-4)

Class C

1. Greenwich (7-0, LW No. 1): Liam Niecz delivered a two-out, two-run single to lift the Witches past Waterford 7-6.

2. Maple Hill (9-2, LW No. 3): The Wildcats earned a Patroon Conference split with Hudson by winning the second league contest Monday with a 5-3 road decision.

3. Bishop Gibbons (7-1, LW NR): Vinny Sorrentino went the distance and struck out 13 in the Golden Knights' 4-0 victory against Mayfield.

4. Lake George (6-1, LW NR): The Warriors scored eight times in the bottom of the first in posting a 15-2 Adirondack League decision over Fort Ann.

5. Chatham (7-3, LW No. 2): A big Patroon Conference test is upcoming Wednesday for the Panthers against Coxsackie-Athens.

Teams to watch: Granville (5-3), Greenville (4-4), Hoosic Valley (4-2), Warrensburg (7-2), Waterford (5-3)

Class D

1. Whitehall (6-0, LW No. 1): The first win of Jake Moore's varsity pitching career came on Monday when he tossed a no-hitter, to go along with three hits and five RBIs, in a 26-0 verdict over North Warren.

2. Fort Plain (4-0, LW No. 2): John Cortese and Troy Butler combined to toss a two-hitter as the Hilltoppers climbed past Duanesburg 7-0.

3. Germantown (5-2, LW NR): Taylor Flandreau delivered three hits and four RBIs as the Clippers defeated Doane Stuart 19-8.

4. Hartford-Fort Edward (6-3, LW No. 3): The next challenge comes Wednesday against Hadley-Luzerne in Adirondack League action.

5. Fort Ann (3-3, LW No. 4): The Cardinals will look to snap a two-game losing streak Wednesday against Warrensburg.