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Meet the Team: SSHS Baseball SARATOGA SPRINGS — The spring season started in grand fashion for the Saratoga Springs varsity baseball team on April 4, taking a win over La Salle in a home game. It was a promising start after a strong but ultimately disappointing prior season.
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“We lost in the sectional semifinal game vs CBA and our overall record was 14-6,” coach Andy Cuthbertson said. “This was a senior heavy group that had high expectations after losing in the state championship as juniors. We made a great run in the sectional playoffs beating Niskyuana, and
Danny Sleight Junior 2nd/P
Chris James
Junior Catcher
Gordon Hogben
Junior 1st/P
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Ballston Spa before out hitting CBA but losing in the semifinal.” This season, with seven returning seniors, the Blue Streaks have their eyes on becoming the top team in the Suburban Council League. Below, you can get to know this year’s team and coaches.
Brad Hipsley
Soph.
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Shortstop
Brian Hart
Junior OF/P
Lewi Clarke
Junior Outfield
Week of April 14 – April 20, 2017
April Game Schedule:
Mon, Apr 24, 4:15PM @ Mohonasen Away: Mohonasen High School League Game
Tue, Apr 18, 12:00PM @ Troy Away: Troy High School League Game
Wed, Apr 26, 4:15PM vs. Averill Park Home: East Side Rec League Game
Thu, Apr 2012:00PM vs. Albany Home: East Side Rec League Game Fri, Apr 21 12:00PM @ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Away: BH-BL High School League Game
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Cam Flemming
Junior Pitcher
Peter Herman
Senior
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Kyle Powell
Senior UTL/P
Fri, Apr 28, 4:15PM Start @ Bethlehem High School Away: TBD, League Game Sat, Apr 29, 12:00PM @ Rome Free Academy Away: TBD Non-League Academy
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Ryan Seales
Junior 1st/P
Matt Triola
Senior 3rd
Jack Cairns
Senior OF/P