In what's become a running theme this season, Saranac gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They blew past the AuSable Valley Patriots 14-5. That's more bragging rights for Saranac, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Abby Owen made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Owen has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Owen was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Saranac let Maddie Gagnier and Molly Denis loose on the outfield. Gagnier scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while Denis scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Irelyn Ryan, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On AuSable Valley's side, Renee Bruno made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Raven Sessoms was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Saranac's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for AuSable Valley, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Saranac will be playing at home against Plattsburgh at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Saranac is facing Plattsburgh at the right time seeing as Plattsburgh is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for AuSable Valley, they will be playing at home against Ticonderoga at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Ticonderoga will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something AuSable Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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