For the second straight game, Saranac will face off against Plattsburgh. The Chiefs will host the Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Saranac has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Saranac managed to slip by Plattsburgh the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Chiefs came up short against the Hornets on Tuesday, falling 13-6. The Chiefs' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Plattsburgh's part, Raif Lautenscheutz was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave Lautenscheutz a new career-high. Scott Gommel was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs.
Plattsburgh always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win was the 12th in a row for Plattsburgh, bringing their record up to 15-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Saranac, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Saranac has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Plattsburgh struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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