Wednesday afternoon, Saugus controlled the game against Hart, nearly recording a shutout as the Centurions handed the Hawks their first Foothill League loss of the season.

Saugus (10-10, 6-3) jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding two more in the second to take a 5-0 advantage over Hart (10-9-1, 5-1-1).

Hart’s lone run came in the bottom of the second inning, when Hayden Rhoads earned the Hawks’ only run of the game.

The Centurions extended their lead with three runs in the fifth inning and added one more in the seventh to secure the 9-1 victory.

Abraham Ramirez and Matt Long each scored two runs to lead Saugus offensively. Long also recorded two RBIs, matching Max Lee and Joey Nuttall, who each drove in a pair of runs.

With the win, Saugus moves into third place in the Foothill League standings. Hart remains in first place, with West Ranch close behind.

 

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