Softball Preview: Niskayuna Silver Warriors vs. Ballston Spa Scotties
Niskayuna is 0-3 against Ballston Spa since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Niskayuna Silver Warriors will head out on the road to square off against the Ballston Spa Scotties at 4:15 p.m.
Niskayuna is is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 20th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They fell victim to a rough 10-0 defeat at the hands of Shenendehowa.
Meanwhile, Ballston Spa scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They never let Schenectady onto the board and left with a 26-0 win. The result was nothing new for Ballston Spa, who have now won five matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
Lyla Moryl made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Moryl was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Livia Wiltsie was incredible, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and four runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Jadyn Fives was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Niskayuna's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Ballston Spa, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-4.
Niskayuna might still be hurting after the 10-2 defeat they got from Ballston Spa in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Niskayuna avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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