Loudonville Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 18-8 to the Salem Generals.
For Salem's part, James Beagle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs but no hits. Beagle has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Beagle was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stephen Yakubec, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and two stolen bases. Cooper Saddlemire was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Loudonville Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Salem, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-5.
Loudonville Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 4-1 loss vs. Waterford-Halfmoon on the 4th. Salem has also already played their next match, a 13-2 defeat against Hoosick Falls on the 6th.
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