Le Roy dropped their record down to 11-2 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Haverling Rams by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Oatkan Knights of the 5-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Alex Spezzano spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Peter Clark made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady McClurg, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
As for Haverling, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games.
On Haverling's side, Dylan Wenban was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wenban has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Haverling is 6-1 when Wenban posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Asher Phenes, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Looking ahead, Le Roy will head out to take on Avon at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Haverling, they will square off against Wellsville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight.
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