Berlin/New Lebanon had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-8 to make it seven. They lost 11-2 to the Salem Generals. If the Mountain Lions were looking for revenge after losing 14-1 to the Generals when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Salem, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games.
For Salem's part, Chase Baylor and Cooper Petell were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Baylor pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Petell tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Baylor has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Baylor earned one RBI, two runs, and two stolen bases, while Petell went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Stephen Yakubec was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. James Beagle was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Berlin/New Lebanon will square off against Argyle at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Mountain Lions are facing the Scots at the right time seeing as the Scots are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Salem, they will be playing at home against Whitehall at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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