After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Schuylerville, Plattsburgh was happy to have turned things around on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Saranac Spartans a 2-0 shutout. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Plattsburgh has scored all season.
Marcus Griffiths was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Saranac's side, Ben Yanulavich spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits. Yanulavich has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Plattsburgh's victory bumped their record up to 15-3. As for Saranac, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-6.
Plattsburgh will be playing in front of their home fans against AuSable Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Plattsburgh is facing AuSable Valley at the right time seeing as AuSable Valley is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Saranac, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Northern Adirondack, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Northern Adirondack is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Saranac will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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