Saranac Lake had lost nine straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-9 to make it ten. They came up short against the Saranac Chiefs, falling 17-3. If the Red Storm were looking for revenge after losing 7-1 to the Chiefs when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Saranac, the win got them back to even at 9-9. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the contest before.
For Saranac's part, Matt Owen made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts Owen has posted since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one double. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Robbie Squier and Adrian Barnes did most of the damage at the plate: Squier went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Barnes got on base in five of his six plate appearances with four runs. Barnes is becoming a predictor of Saranac's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 8-2 (and 1-7 when he doesn't). Ian Lawrenz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Saranac Lake will venture away from home to face off against Northeastern Clinton at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. As for Saranac, they will head out to challenge Ticonderoga at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Sentinels' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Chiefs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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