Shaker's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Albany Falcons 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Shaker, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Tye Mariano made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Mariano was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
In other pitching news, Red Maron looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, PJ Strand was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tommy Case, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Shaker has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Albany, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Shaker didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 victory vs. Bethlehem Central on the 7th. Albany has also already played their next match, an 11-1 loss against Ichabod Crane on the 7th.
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