If Schalmont was riding high off their 13-3 takedown of Lansingburgh last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Schalmont Sabres' tough 18-1 defeat to the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks on Saturday might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Schalmont has scored all season.
Schalmont saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joey DeVellis, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Saratoga Springs' side, Jack Rigabar and Thomas Mcnamara dominated on the mound. Rigabar pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits, while Mcnamara pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Saratoga Springs got a massive performance out of Brady Mills, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Macklan Harris, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Schalmont has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. As for Saratoga Springs, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Schalmont will take on Mohonasen at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Mohonasen is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Schalmont will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Saratoga Springs, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake at 4:15 p.m. Saratoga Springs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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