Shenendehowa dropped their record down to 10-6 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 10-2 to the Ballston Spa Scotties. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Plainsmen, who until this match were averaging 3.94 runs allowed.
Shenendehowa saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Williams, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run. Jaden Ju also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Ballston Spa, their victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games.
On Ballston Spa's side, Jameson Hotaling tossed a big game, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). Hotaling has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on James Haughton, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Nate Hill was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Coincidentally, Shenendehowa and Ballston Spa will both be playing Christian Brothers Academy the next time they take the field. The Scotties will head out to face the Brothers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Plainsmen will head out to face them at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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