The young Horses enter the middle portion of the season with a 7-2 record, going 3-1 against Wasaren Leage opponents.

“We’ve had a pretty good start, but need to be more of a consistent team to qualify for sectionals and gain a high seed going into the playoffs,” said head coach Bruce Brown.

Unlike previous seasons, the Wasaren League sits without a clear favorite this year and the title is up for grabs.

“This year is very unusual in that every team in the league is about the same,” said Brown. “Any team could beat any other team on any given night.”

The Horses will turn to a group of promising young players and a deep pitching staff to gain an edge over opponents. The four-man tandem of Levi Washburn, Steve Brennan, Erich Schwalbach, and Austin Bateman anchor the team as versatile players contributing both on the pitching mound and in the field.

With a relatively young squad, the Horses hope to get the most out of their offense while continually working on defense throughout the remainder of the season.

Despite lacking the experience of other teams in the league, they maintain the goal of winning the league and returning to the post season.

Brown has been in this position before, leading the Horses to several league titles and sectional appearances since becoming coach in 1998.

To maintain a strong program, Brown relies on sound coaching in the many baseball programs leading up to the varsity level. “We have that here and that is one of the key things that keep us going,” he said.

Brown also emphasizes the importance of playing summer baseball, as well as fostering an environment where older players serve as positive role models to younger players within the program.

With plenty of young talent and continued improvement this season, it’s likely the team will continue their winning ways. The Horses host Cambridge next Monday, April 28, followed by a home showdown with league-leading Granville one week later on May 5.

Aside from all of the high school baseball rivalries in and around Saratoga, one time-honored debate remains at the core of every player’s heart: Yankees or Red Sox. For the Schuylerville Horses, the answer is just as unclear as the final outcome of this springs baseball season. “I would say there are a few more Yankee fans, but we do have quite a few of both,” said Brown.