Saranac put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Northeastern Clinton Cougars 12-1. Fans of Saranac have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout.
Abby Owen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Saranac let Irelyn Ryan and Maddie Gagnier loose on the outfield. Ryan scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Gagnier scored a run while going 3-for-4. Abby Liberty was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Saranac pushed their record up to 6-0 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Northeastern Clinton, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Saranac will head out on the road to square off against Saranac Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Saranac knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past six matchups -- so hopefully Saranac Lake likes a good challenge. As for Northeastern Clinton, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Missisquoi Valley at 4:30 p.m.
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