AuSable Valley had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-3 to make it nine. They lost 16-5 to the Northeastern Clinton Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
AuSable Valley got a good showing from Justin Schmidt, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, AuSable Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jesse Snow, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
As for Northeastern Clinton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Northeastern Clinton's side, Jacob Perkins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Perkins was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those runs were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Robert McIntyre was incredible, going 1-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. That hit was his first of the season. Cobe LaFountain was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
AuSable Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-1 loss against Beekmantown on the 16th. As for Northeastern Clinton, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Saranac at 4:30 p.m. on the 28th. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season.
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