Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Schroon Lake). They were the clear victors by a 25-3 margin over the Wells Wells CSD on Monday. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by nine runs or more this season.
Logan Phillips was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (four). He was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Schroon Lake's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 1-5 when he doesn't).
Nathan Melville
| 05/12/25 vs Wells | 4 |
| 05/07/25 vs Chazy | 1 |
| 05/02/25 vs Boquet Valley | 1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Johnsburg Central | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ North Warren Central | 1 |
In other batting news, Schroon Lake got a massive performance out of Nathan Melville, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave Melville a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carson Witherell, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base.
Schroon Lake was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .667. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Schroon Lake's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Wells, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Schroon Lake will host Bolton Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Wells, they will be playing at home against Northville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wells CSD are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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