Softball Recap: Saranac starts season with win against Plattsburgh

By Team Reports Apr 21, 2024, 11:18pm

Softball Recap: Saranac Spartans vs. Plattsburgh Hornets

Saranac had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They never let the Plattsburgh Hornets onto the board and left with a 19-0 victory. This was payback for Saranac, who suffered a 7-0 loss the last time these two teams met.

Abby Owen made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Owen was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Molly Denis was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with five RBI and three runs. Another player making a difference was Layla Pellerin, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.

Having lost for the first time this season, Plattsburgh fell to 2-1.

Coincidentally, Saranac and Plattsburgh will both be playing Peru the next time they take the field. Saranac will head out to face Peru at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Plattsburgh will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

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