After a string of six wins, Northeastern Clinton's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saranac Spartans. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Northeastern Clinton couldn't push the score so high this time.
Northeastern Clinton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katelyn Johnston, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Saranac's side, Irelyn Ryan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. Ryan has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Maddie Gagnier was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Northeastern Clinton's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-4. As for Saranac, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-5.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Beekmantown the next time they take the field. Saranac will head out to face Beekmantown at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Northeastern Clinton will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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