It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Owego Free Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Chenango Forks Blue Devils out 2-1. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Owego Free Academy has scored all season.
Kam Wicklund looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Joe Palladino was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Talan Schumacher, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
The victory (which was Owego Free Academy's third in a row) raised their record to 9-1. As for Chenango Forks, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-6.
Owego Free Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Chenango Forks: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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