Saranac and Plattsburgh are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2019, but likely not for long. The Saranac Spartans will be playing at home against the Plattsburgh Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Saranac is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.6 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Saranac gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past AuSable Valley 14-5.
Abby Owen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Owen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Owen was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Maddie Gagnier and Molly Denis did most of the damage at the plate: Gagnier scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while Denis scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Irelyn Ryan, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Plattsburgh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of Saranac Lake by a score of 6-5.
Saranac's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Plattsburgh, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Saranac took their win against Plattsburgh in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 19-0. Does Saranac have another victory up their sleeve, or will Plattsburgh turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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