Saratoga Springs was the 11-6 winner over Bethlehem Central when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Blue Streaks fell 5-2 to the Eagles on Wednesday.
Jackie Cutting spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Ava Goodman and Emily Ruscio did some serious damage despite the final result: Goodman got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Ruscio went 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Saratoga Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Bethlehem Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saratoga Springs will take on Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Blue Streaks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bethlehem Central, they will challenge Guilderland at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. The last five games the Flying Dutchmen have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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