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Plainedge junior Jaxson Torres turning heads with back-to-back no-hitters

Nypost · · 302 words · By Alex Mitchell
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There couldn’t be a better script written for Plainedge right-hander Jaxson Torres, who recently threw back-to-back no-hitters during the Red Devils’ undefeated 20-0 campaign.

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What happened

There couldn’t be a better script written for Plainedge right-hander Jaxson Torres, who recently threw back-to-back no-hitters during the Red Devils’ undefeated 20-0 campaign.

Why it matters

“I was definitely hoping for one this year,” Torres, a junior being looked at by colleges, told The Post.

Common ground

He recently threw consecutive no-nos against Locust Valley and Wantagh at the end of April.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/sports/plainedges-jaxson-torres-throws-back-to-bac…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He recently threw consecutive no-nos against Locust Valley and Wantagh at the end of April.”
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Newsday confirms a no-hitter against Locust Valley on April 28. There is no evidence in the provided results confirming a second consecutive no-hitter against Wantagh in late April.
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web search NEUTRAL — "Leo Rivas is the 20th player with a walk-off home run in the 13th inning or later for his first or second career home run The first to do so was Old Hoss Radbourn on 8/17/1882, in the 18th inning" (T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Rivas
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 10, 1997 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Leo Rivas. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on…
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rivasle01.shtml
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web search NEUTRAL — Leo Rivas #76 3B B/T: S/R 5' 7"/150 Age: 28 Follow Watch Story Summary Stats News Awards Shop Leonardo Andres Rivas Born: 10/10/1997 in Maracay, Venezuela Debut: 4/28/2024 View More Bio Info +
https://www.mlb.com/player/leo-rivas-660844
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Claim 2: “he threw a no-hitter last season in the playoffs against Seaford.”
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Axcess Baseball explicitly states that Jaxson Torres fired a no-hitter in Game 1 of the Nassau A Semifinals over Seaford during his sophomore season.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable individual and organizations who publicly indicated support for Donald Trump in the 2020 United States presidential election.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Donald_Trump_2020_pres…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 26, 2025 · Der verlorene Sohn kommt nach Hause. So ein bisschen fühlt es sich an, als Xabi Alonso beim spanischen Top-Team Real Madrid offiziell vorgestellt wurde. Und der Spanier hat viel vor.
https://www.sportschau.de/fussball/la-liga-primera-division/…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 26, 2025 · Xabi Alonso ist zurück bei Real Madrid und richtet bei seiner Präsentation auch emotionale Worte an seinen Vorgänger. Schon im Juli geht es um den ersten Titel.
https://www.t-online.de/sport/fussball/international/id_1007…
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Claim 3: “whose team lost to Wantagh on the gridiron in the 2024 Nassau championship.”
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Multiple independent sources (Newsday/Herald/Web search) confirm that Wantagh defeated Plainedge 48-21 in the Nassau Conference IV football championship on November 22, 2024.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New York State Route 135 (NY 135) is a 10.8-mile (17.4 km) freeway in eastern Nassau County, New York, in the United States. The route connects Seaford with Syosset. The highway runs from Merrick Road…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Route_135
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New York State Route 24 (NY 24) is a 30.84-mile-long (49.63 km) east–west state highway on Long Island in the U.S. state of New York. The highway is split into two segments; the longer western section…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nassau County ( NASS-aw) is a densely populated and affluent suburban county located on Long Island, immediately to the east of New York City, bordering the Long Island Sound on the north and the open…
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Claim 4: “Nitsch, also a wide receiver, is at 91 while Torres is at around 80.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of results about Taylor Swift and contains no information regarding Taylor Nitsch or Jaxson Torres's strikeout counts.
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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic reinventions.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the world of Taylor Swift – music, tours, news, content, and more. Stay updated on the latest releases, events, and official merchandise. Explore now!
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web search NEUTRAL — New album The Life of a Showgirl. Available now ️🔥. The official music video for “Elizabeth Taylor" by Taylor Swift.
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Claim 5: “Torres was called in for a no-out, bases-loaded jam last Monday against Valley Stream North.”
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While Newsday mentions his performance against Locust Valley, none of the provided evidence mentions a specific 'bases-loaded jam' against Valley Stream North on a Monday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jaxson Torres delivered a back-to-back performance that he will never forget. Torres threw a no-hitter on 82 pitches, walking one and striking out 15 to lead Plainedge to an 8-0 win over Locust Valley…
https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/athlete-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The initial idea was to start Jaxson Torres in the first game and Stellan Zangari in the second.Torres pitched the first three innings in the game that went six innings before the play clock expired. …
https://diamondnation.com/torres-zangari-pitch-body-armor-ti…
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web search NEUTRAL — Military Empires: A Visual Guide to Foreign Bases - World BEYOND War.
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Claim 6: “Jaxson Torres, who recently threw back-to-back no-hitters during the Red Devils’ undefeated 20-0 campaign.”
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Newsday and Plainedge Public Schools both confirm a no-hitter against Locust Valley on April 28. However, the evidence does not confirm 'back-to-back' no-hitters during a '20-0 campaign'. One source mentions a no-hitter against Seaford, but it was in a different season/context (sophomore year).
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web search NEUTRAL — Torres threw a no-hitter on 82 pitches, walking one and striking out 15 to lead Plainedge to an 8-0 win over Locust Valley on April 28.During the fall season, Torres is also a quarterback for Plainedg…
https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/athlete-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jaxson Torres threw a no-hitter on 82 pitches, walking just one batter over seven innings in Plainedge’s 8-0 win over Locust Valley in Nassau A baseball.
https://www.plainedgeschools.org/2026/04/30/congratulations-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Following consecutive seasons ending just shy of their goal, the Plainedge Red Devils are looking to get over the hump in 2026. ‼ Plainedge sophomore RHP Jaxson Torres fires no-hitter with 2 BB, 8 Ks …
https://www.axcessbaseball.com/2026/03/20/led-by-4-returning…
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Claim 7: “the 17-year-old”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of unrelated search results about Allegiant Air and contains no information about Jaxson Torres's age.
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 18, 1999 · Allegiant does have sales occasionally but the flights you want may or may not go on sale. If you are comfortable with the $149, book it. Allegiant has tiered pricing, x number of seats…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 14, 2017 · As I sit here nursing a sore throat, hacking cough and stuffy nose for the third day straight, I could not agree more! Recently back from a flight across the country with many sick folk…
https://www.city-data.com/forum/aviation/2760771-allegiant-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 18, 2009 · Does anyone here besides me fly Allegiant Air? I've been using them for a few years now for most of my trips back to Iowa and I can attest that they're
https://www.city-data.com/forum/travel/820143-anyone-else-fl…
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Claim 8: “Torres, a junior being looked at by colleges”
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The provided web search results for this claim are generic news homepages (NBC News) and contain no information regarding Jaxson Torres's grade level or college recruitment status.
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web search NEUTRAL — Go to NBCNews.com for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture.
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web search NEUTRAL — Get the latest news, updates, and video from around the globe.
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web search NEUTRAL — Get the latest sports news and videos on major leagues, college sports, Olympics, golf, plus expert analysis from NBC News and NBC Sports.
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.