Ticonderoga came tearing into Monday's contest with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Saranac Lake Red Storm with a sharp 15-3 win. Ticonderoga might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won ten matches by eight runs or more this season.
Myleigh Drinkwine was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Drinkwine has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Drinkwine was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Johndrow, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Jaelyn Whitford was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Ticonderoga pushed their record up to 14-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Saranac Lake, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ticonderoga will take on Bolton Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Ticonderoga: 2.8, Bolton Central: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Saranac Lake, they will be playing at home against Moriah at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Saranac Lake is facing Moriah at the right time seeing as Moriah is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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