Boquet Valley had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-5 to make it six. They came up short against the Lake Placid Bombers, falling 24-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bombers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-1 back in April.
As for Lake Placid, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 14 runs or more this season.
For Lake Placid's part, Jonathan Caito and Vann Morrelli were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Caito tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Morrelli tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Caito has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Caito went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Morrelli went 2-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and one double. Those four runs gave Morrelli a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hyler Isham and Owen Lawrence did most of the damage at the plate: Isham went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one double, and one RBI, while Lawrence got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those four hits gave Isham a new career-high. Carter Smith also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Coincidentally, Boquet Valley and Lake Placid will both be playing Chazy the next time they take the field. The Bombers will host the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Griffins will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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