It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Chatham had no problem doing just that on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Hoosick Falls Panthers a 5-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Chatham sure is getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Tate Van Alstyne and Logan Smalley were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Van Alstyne tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Smalley didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Van Alstyne went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run, while Smalley scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on L.J. Morse, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI. Hunter Kelly was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Chatham's victory bumped their record up to 21-4. As for Hoosick Falls, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-7.
As of now, neither Chatham nor Hoosick Falls have any future games scheduled.
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