Peru has won five straight games at home, while Saranac has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Nighthawks will host the Spartans at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Peru has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, Peru had just enough and edged out Northeastern Clinton 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Nighthawks have posted against the Cougars since May 18, 2022.
Meanwhile, while Saranac put up plenty of runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Plattsburgh. The Spartans were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Hornets. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by seven runs or more this season.
Irelyn Ryan made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Layla Pellerin was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Recore, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Peru is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Saranac, their win bumped their record up to 12-3.
Peru couldn't quite finish off Saranac when the teams last played two weeks ago and fell 8-6. Will the Nighthawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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