Softball Recap: Peru Nighthawks vs. Saranac Spartans
If Peru was riding high off their 18-1 takedown of Brushton-Moira last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Peru Nighthawks lost 12-2 to the Saranac Spartans on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Peru of the 4-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Saranac's part, Irelyn Ryan made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Ryan was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Emily McDermott was a standout: she got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Molly Denis, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Peru's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Saranac, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Peru will head out on the road to take on Saranac Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Saranac, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Northern Adirondack at 4:30 p.m. Saranac will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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