Plattsburgh dropped their record down to 4-4 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Saranac Spartans, falling 12-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Hornets were not able to get on the board.
As for Saranac, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games.
For Saranac's part, Irelyn Ryan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Ryan has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Layla Pellerin, who went 1-for-2 with three runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Recore, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, Plattsburgh will host Ticonderoga at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sentinels will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Saranac, they will venture away from home to take on Peru at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Nighthawks have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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