AuSable Valley won against Northern Adirondack on Thursday with 18 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Sunday. The Patriots were the clear victors by an 18-10 margin over the Saranac Lake Red Storm. The win continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Red Storm: they've now won five in a row.
AuSable Valley got a great performance from Ava Doyle as she struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Doyle has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Julia Bailey, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Lula Pfendler was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
AuSable Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory got AuSable Valley back to even at 6-6. As for Saranac Lake, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
AuSable Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 21-9 loss against Ticonderoga on the 19th. Saranac Lake does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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