Spackenkill hasn't had much luck against New Paltz recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Spartans will challenge the Huguenots at 4:15 p.m. Spackenkill is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
Spackenkill had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt Beacon on Tuesday. The Spartans put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 20-6 win. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by seven runs or more this season.
Addison Whitted
| 04/29/25 @ Beacon | 3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Our Lady of Lourdes | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Red Hook | 2 |
| 05/22/24 @ Chester | 1 |
| 05/08/24 vs Our Lady of Lourdes | 1 |
Addison Whitted and Cadie Hanaburgh were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Whitted tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hanaburgh pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Whitted has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Whitted went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Hanaburgh went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Whitted a new career-high.
In other batting news, Spackenkill got a massive performance out of Cora Polakowski, who went 2-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave Polakowski a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Brandenburg, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Spackenkill kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, New Paltz made sure to put some runs up on the board against Rondout Valley on Monday. The Huguenots walked away with an 11-8 victory over the Ganders.
Lila DiSciullo was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Molly Saunders was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
New Paltz's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-4. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Spackenkill, their record now sits at 6-3.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Spackenkill hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .357. However, it's not like New Paltz struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Spackenkill might still be hurting after the 17-4 defeat they got from New Paltz in their previous meeting on April 14th. Can the Spartans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
