Softball Recap: Duanesburg Eagles vs. Canajoharie Cougars
In what's become a running theme this season, Duanesburg gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past the Canajoharie Cougars 11-3. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Duanesburg considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Allison Mienaltowski made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Mienaltowski has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Mienaltowski was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Duanesburg got a massive performance out of Harlee Manus, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5. Manus is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Genna Rickert, who went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
Duanesburg has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Canajoharie, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Duanesburg will take on Middleburgh at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Duanesburg's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Middleburgh's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Canajoharie, they will be playing at home against Mayfield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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