Skaneateles waltzed into their matchup on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They skirted past the Homer Trojans 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lakers have posted since April 30, 2024.
McKendell Sweeney tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Skaneateles is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 5-6 otherwise.
Torin Bennett
| 05/19/25 vs Homer | 3 |
| 05/01/25 @ Mexico | 2 |
| 05/12/25 @ Homer | 1 |
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Torin Bennett, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Luke Ellis, who earned two RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Skaneateles' victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Homer, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Skaneateles will host Phoenix at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Firebirds' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Lakers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Homer, they will be playing at home against Cazenovia at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans are facing the Lakers at the right time seeing as the Lakers are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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