Marlboro Central put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Saugerties Sawyers a 6-0 shutout. Considering Marlboro Central has won five matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Not much got past Leah Gunsett, who gave up just one hit and racked up nine Ks to keep Saugerties off the board. Gunsett has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kalista Birkenstock, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiera Del Salto, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Marlboro Central's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Saugerties, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marlboro Central will face off against New Paltz at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Marlboro Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season. As for Saugerties, they will head out on the road to take on Our Lady of Lourdes at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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