For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Saratoga Springs and Averill Park meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Blue Streaks fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 6-4. The Blue Streaks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Saratoga Springs got a good showing from Michael Kakaty, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Adam Weiss and Alex Landau stepped up to the plate in a big way. Weiss got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Landau got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base was Landau's first of the season.
Saratoga Springs' defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Averill Park, the win got them back to even at 5-5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saratoga Springs will host Shenendehowa at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Averill Park, they will welcome South Glens Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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