Shaker was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ballston Spa Scotties. The Bison were not able to make up for their defeat to the Scotties from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Shaker got a good showing from Lucas Malinoski, who pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave Malinoski a new career-low.
At the plate, Caden Ditzel was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Shaker's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Ballston Spa, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 9-8.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Shaker is set to take on their familiar foe Saratoga Springs at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bison 3.6, the Blue Streaks 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Ballston Spa will square off against rival Bethlehem Central at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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