Shaker scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Troy Flying Horses 16-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Shaker considering their two-run performance the match before.
Sean Hurley was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Hurley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles.
In other pitching news, Anthony Valenti looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, PJ Strand was a standout: he scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Frank Conroy was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Shaker's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-6. As for Troy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Shaker didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-5 victory vs. Shenendehowa on the 3rd. Troy has also already played their next game, a 9-0 loss against Averill Park on the 3rd.
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