After a string of six wins, Sandy Creek's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cicero-North Syracuse Northstars. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Sandy Creek has scored all season.
For Cicero-North Syracuse's part, Mila Owens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Owens has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Sydney Rockwell was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Paige Pangaro was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Sandy Creek's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-1. As for Cicero-North Syracuse, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Sandy Creek will head out on the road to challenge La Fargeville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Sandy Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so La Fargeville's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cicero-North Syracuse, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome West Genesee, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m.
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