Ballston Spa is still undefeated this season after their contest against Shaker on Wednesday, but Shaker came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Scotties came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Bison. That's two games straight that the Scotties have won by just one run.
Jameson Hotaling tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kai Graybeal, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Doug Chamberlain was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one double.
Scotties
| 04/23/25 vs Shaker | 3-2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake | 10-3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Averill Park | 6-5 |
| 04/09/25 vs Christian Brothers Academy | 5-0 |
| 05/18/24 vs Columbia | 8-2 |
| 05/09/24 vs Albany | 9-0 |
Ballston Spa's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Shaker, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Ballston Spa didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-2 loss against Bethlehem Central on the 24th. As for Shaker, they will be playing at home against Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Bison are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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