Softball Game Preview: Orchard Park Quakers vs. Williamsville North Spartans

The Orchard Park Quakers will take on the Williamsville North Spartans at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Orchard Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.

Orchard Park will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Saturday, then bounced right back against Albertus Magnus on Sunday. The Quakers were the clear victors by a 16-4 margin over the Falcons. The Quakers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by six runs or more this season.

Lainey Babich

Runs (Career)

05/04/25 @ Albertus Magnus	4
04/24/25 vs Clarence	3
04/07/25 vs Williamsville East	3
04/23/25 vs West Seneca West	2
04/09/25 vs Lancaster	2

Orchard Park got a massive performance out of Lainey Babich, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. Those four runs gave Babich a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madeline McDermott, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles.

Orchard Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.

Williamsville North came out on top against Clarence on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run first inning. The Spartans walked away with an 8-4 victory over the Red Devils.

Ava Schmidt was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Mulone, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.

Williamsville North's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Orchard Park, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2.

Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Orchard Park hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .393. However, it's not like Williamsville North struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Orchard Park skirted past Williamsville North 3-1 in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Quakers repeat their success, or do the Spartans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.