Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Saranac). Everything went their way against the Northern Adirondack Bobcats on Wednesday as they made off with a 20-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won four matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Irelyn Ryan
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Irelyn Ryan made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four runs and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Saranac got a massive performance out of Elizabeth Recore, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most runs Recore has posted since back in April of 2024. Abby Owen was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs and two RBI.
Saranac kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Saranac pushed their record up to 5-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.0 runs over those games. As for Northern Adirondack, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Saranac and Northern Adirondack will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Spartans see the field they'll take on Franklin Academy at 4:30 p.m. on the 28th. As for Northern Adirondack, their break will end when they face AuSable Valley at 4:30 p.m. on the 29th.
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