Baseball Preview: Mechanicville Red Raiders vs. Saratoga Central Catholic Saints
Mechanicville is on a seven-game streak of home wins, while Saratoga Central Catholic is on a seven-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Mechanicville Red Raiders will take on the Saratoga Central Catholic Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mechanicville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.1 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Mechanicville was able to grind out a solid win over Saratoga Central Catholic, taking the game 4-1.
Chris Couser spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Scotty Lynch was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Joe DeVito, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Mechanicville's victory bumped their record up to 15-0. As for Saratoga Central Catholic, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 17-1.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Mechanicville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .403. However, it's not like Saratoga Central Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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