Saranac Lake hasn't had much luck against Saranac recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Red Storm will face off against the Spartans at 4:30 p.m.
Saranac Lake is headed into Wednesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Monday. They lost 10-2 to Beekmantown.
Meanwhile, with a playoff win on the line, Saranac rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 20-2 margin over the Patriots. The Spartans' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Austin Lareau was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit and allowing only two earned runs while striking out nine over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Seth Petrashune was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Landon Giroux, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Saranac always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .634. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Saranac's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Saranac Lake, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Saranac Lake might still be hurting after the 9-3 defeat they got from Saranac in their previous meeting last Saturday. Can the Red Storm avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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