Shaker scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Shenendehowa Plainsmen 12-5. Shaker's victory was all the more impressive since Shenendehowa was averaging only 4.08 runs allowed on the season.
Tommy Case made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Case has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Case was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Red Maron was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. PJ Strand was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Shaker's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-6. As for Shenendehowa, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-5.
Shaker will head out on the road to square off against Colonie Central at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Shenendehowa, they will face off against Kingston at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Shenendehowa is facing Kingston at the right time seeing as Kingston is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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