Nighthawks
| 05/03/26 @ Saranac | 8-4 |
| 04/30/26 vs Beekmantown | 10-0 |
| 04/29/26 vs Saranac Lake | 27-7 |
| 04/28/26 @ Beekmantown | 20-2 |
| 04/25/26 vs Franklin Academy | 17-5 |
Peru came tearing into Sunday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Saranac Chiefs by a score of 8-4. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 15-4 win back in April.
Connor Lafty spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Deacon Whitmarsh, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gabe Moore, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Peru's record now sits at 9-1. As for Saranac, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Peru will take on Northeastern Clinton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Saranac, they will face off against Tupper Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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