After flying high against AuSable Valley last Monday, Saranac came back down to earth. The Saranac Spartans fell 12-9 to the Plattsburgh Hornets on Tuesday. Saranac was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Plattsburgh apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
Layla Pellerin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 4-for-5. Elizabeth Recore was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Saranac kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Saranac has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-3 record this season. As for Plattsburgh, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-7.
Saranac will be playing at home against Peru at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Saranac is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season. As for Plattsburgh, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Northeastern Clinton at 4:30 p.m. Northeastern Clinton will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Plattsburgh surely won't give up without a fight.
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