Bloomfield has won 12 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Wellsville has won 12 straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Bombers will welcome the Lions at 5:45 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bloomfield is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Wayne with a sharp 16-2 win on Thursday.
Ashlyn Wright made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Calla McCombs was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sawyer Gallup, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Bloomfield hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Wellsville's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's sixth consecutive shutout on Tuesday. They never let Cowanesque Valley get on the board and left with a 13-0 victory.
Like Bloomfield, Wellsville also got a great game from a two-way player: Brynn Hallock. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Hallock was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three runs.
In other batting news, Ayla Faulkner was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Averee Palmatier was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Wellsville's win bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Bloomfield, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bloomfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .410. However, it's not like Wellsville struggles in that department as they've averaged .396. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
