Gettysburg hasn't had much luck against Hershey recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Warriors will be playing at home against the Trojans at 4:00 p.m.
Monday just wasn't the day for Gettysburg's offense. They came up short against Red Land on Monday, falling 10-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Warriors were not able to get on the board.
Gettysburg saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elliana Sands, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double marked the first that Sands has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Hershey waltzed into their game on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Panthers 17-2. That looming 17-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Trojans yet this season.
Maddie Bowe and Emily McConville were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Bowe tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, McConville pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Bowe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Bowe went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one triple, while McConville went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Sarah Young and Danielle Blaze did most of the damage at the plate: Young got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Blaze went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Lily Weiler-Timmins was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Hershey was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .684. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .452 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Gettysburg's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Hershey, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Gettysburg's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Warriors have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hershey, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Gettysburg continue to outrun the ball?
Gettysburg came up short against Hershey in their previous meeting back in April of 2025, falling 8-5. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
