Bethlehem Central is 1-6 against Saratoga Springs since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Eagles are taking a road trip to take on the Blue Streaks at 4:15 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Bethlehem Central was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Maple Hill on Tuesday. The Eagles put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 13-7 victory.
Owen Turner
| 05/13/25 vs Maple Hill | 2 |
| 05/12/25 vs Shenendehowa | 1 |
| 05/06/25 @ Niskayuna | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Columbia | 1 |
Bethlehem Central got a massive performance out of Owen Turner, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Those two RBI gave Turner a new career-high. Ryan O'Connell also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Bethlehem Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Saratoga Springs entered their tilt with Albany Academy for Boys on Monday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They blew past the Cadets 14-5.
Brady Mills made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mills was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Peyton Keegan looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Adam Weiss and Raul Rodriguez did most of the damage at the plate: Weiss went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Rigabar, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Saratoga Springs' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Bethlehem Central, their record is now 5-11.
Bethlehem Central suffered a grim 17-3 defeat to Saratoga Springs when the teams last played back in April. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
