Softball Recap: Smithtown West Takes a Loss

Smithtown West dropped their record down to 6-6 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Comsewogue Warriors by a score of 4-3. Smithtown West was not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Comsewogue earlier this season, when they won 5-0.

Erin McDaid

Base on Balls Against

04/30/25 @ Comsewogue	2
04/25/25 @ Bellport	0
04/23/25 @ Deer Park	1
04/16/25 vs West Babylon	2

Erin McDaid was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Those RBI were her first of the season.

McDaid wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gabrielle Krayewski, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another was Jiselle Singh, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.

As for Comsewogue, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games.

On Comsewogue's side, Maggie Burrell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.

On the hitting side, Adrianna Napolitano was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI.

Coming up, Smithtown West will welcome West Islip at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Smithtown West's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Comsewogue, they are taking a road trip to challenge Bellport at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.