For the second straight game, Skaneateles will face off against Solvay. The Lakers will welcome the Bearcats at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Skaneateles is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Skaneateles took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Solvay, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lakers skirted past the Bearcats 8-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lakers.
Declan Pfau made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hugh Carroll, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Skaneateles' success: when he posts at least one home run the team is 2-1 (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Nathan Latreille was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Skaneateles kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.4 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 9.4.
Solvay has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Skaneateles, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
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