Moriah was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 19-1 to the Saranac Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Moriah of the 20-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Saranac's part, Irelyn Ryan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Layla Pellerin and Molly Denis did most of the damage at the plate: Pellerin scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Denis scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Abby Liberty, who scored three runs while going 1-for-4.
Moriah's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Saranac, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Moriah will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Saranac Lake at 11:00 a.m. Moriah is facing Saranac Lake at the right time seeing as Saranac Lake is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Saranac, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Northeastern Clinton, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Northeastern Clinton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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