Canastota came into Saturday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Madison Central Blue Devils with a sharp 11-2 victory on Saturday. That looming 11-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Red Raiders yet this season.
Devon Faber and Luken Gaiser made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Faber struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Gaiser didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Faber has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Faber went 2-for-5 with four RBI and one stolen base, while Gaiser got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those four RBI gave Faber a new career-high.
Caiden Znuj
| 05/17/25 vs Madison Central | 3 |
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| 05/02/25 vs Sherburne-Earlville | 1 |
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In other batting news, Caiden Znuj was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Casey Landers, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Canastota always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Canastota's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Madison Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canastota will head out to face off against Dolgeville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Madison Central, they will venture away from home to challenge Stockbridge Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Indians will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight.
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