Softball Recap: Ballston Spa starts season with win against Troy

By Team Reports Apr 4, 2024, 7:23am

Softball Recap: Ballston Spa Scotties vs. Troy Flying Horses

Ballston Spa had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They put the hurt on the Troy Flying Horses with a sharp 10-1 win. That's more bragging rights for Ballston Spa, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Hadley Donnelly spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks.

At the plate, Natalia Guthrie and Livia Wiltsie did most of the damage at the plate: Guthrie went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Wiltsie scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Perrone, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Troy's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.

Ballston Spa will head out on the road to face off against Averill Park at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Troy, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Shenendehowa, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:00 a.m.

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