Softball Preview: Cicero-North Syracuse Northstars vs. West Genesee Wildcats
Cicero-North Syracuse is 8-2 against West Genesee since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Cicero-North Syracuse Northstars will play host again on Thursday to welcome the West Genesee Wildcats, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Cicero-North Syracuse will be strutting in after a victory while West Genesee will be coming in after a defeat.
On Tuesday, Cicero-North Syracuse was able to grind out a solid win over Sandy Creek, taking the game 7-3.
Mila Owens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sydney Rockwell, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Paige Pangaro, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for West Genesee's offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 5-0 to Baldwinsville, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. West Genesee has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cicero-North Syracuse's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-4. As for West Genesee, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Cicero-North Syracuse came up short against West Genesee when the teams last played back in April, falling 4-0. Will Cicero-North Syracuse have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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