Softball Preview: Saranac Spartans vs. Beekmantown Eagles
Saranac is 8-2 against Beekmantown since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Saranac Spartans will be staying on the road to face off against the Beekmantown Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Saranac is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Saranac earned a 6-2 win over Northeastern Clinton.
Irelyn Ryan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Maddie Gagnier, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Beekmantown lost 11-4 to Peru on Monday. The loss continues a trend for Beekmantown in their matchups with Peru: they've now lost five in a row.
Saranac's victory bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Beekmantown, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Everything went Saranac's way against Beekmantown in their previous matchup back in April as Saranac made off with a 19-4 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Saranac since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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