There's no place like home for Ballston Spa, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top against the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks by a score of 7-4 on Monday. This was payback for Ballston Spa, who suffered a 1-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Hadley Donnelly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Carlie Koebbeman was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Perrone, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Ballston Spa now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Saratoga Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ballston Spa will face off against Shaker at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Shaker's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Ballston Spa's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Saratoga Springs, they will head out on the road to challenge Albany at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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