Baseball Recap: Alleghany wins going away against Starmount

By Team Reports Apr 18, 2024, 6:44am

Baseball Recap: Alleghany Trojans vs. Starmount Rams

Alleghany has not done well against Starmount recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Alleghany Trojans walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Starmount Rams. That looming 6-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Alleghany yet this season.

Alleghany let Noah Lyon and Damon Davis loose on the outfield. Lyon went 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple, while Davis scored two runs while going 3-for-3.

On Starmount's side, Wade Pfaff was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Pfaff has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.

The win made it two in a row for Alleghany and bumps their season record up to 4-11. As for Starmount, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alleghany will challenge Starmount at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alleghany is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 21-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Starmount, they will head out on the road to take on South Stokes at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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