Softball Preview: Williamsville Bullets vs. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers
After six games on the road, Williamsville is heading back home. They will take on the New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Monday, Williamsville came up short against Rochester and fell 10-5.
Madison Kloba made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey Werley, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Riverton a 19-0 shutout. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly with their most commanding win of the season.
Marissa Heironimus was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with five RBI and two runs. Carlie Smith was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Williamsville has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season. As for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-17.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Williamsville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. It's a different story for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, though, as they've only averaged .258. Will they be able to contain Williamsville's hitters?
Williamsville took their victory against New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Williamsville have another victory up their sleeve, or will New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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