Softball Preview: Hudson Falls Tigers vs. Broadalbin-Perth Patriots
The Hudson Falls Tigers will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Broadalbin-Perth Patriots at 4:30 p.m. Hudson Falls is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.
Hudson Falls can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent contest on Wednesday. They blew past Johnstown 19-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Hudson Falls.
Madalyn Dudley was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Caliegh Zahaba was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Broadalbin-Perth's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-4 walloping at the hands of South Glens Falls. Broadalbin-Perth has struggled against South Glens Falls recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Broadalbin-Perth saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maidred Marsden, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Hudson Falls' victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-2. As for Broadalbin-Perth, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hudson Falls has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Broadalbin-Perth struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hudson Falls took their win against Broadalbin-Perth in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-6. Does Hudson Falls have another victory up their sleeve, or will Broadalbin-Perth turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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