Softball Recap: General Brown's Win Ends Eight-Game Losing Streak on the Road

General Brown lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Watertown, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's match. The Lions never let the Cyclones get on the board and left with a 30-0 win on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won four games by nine runs or more so far this season.

Carlee Hamilton

Runs

04/30/25 @ Watertown	5
04/29/25 @ South Jefferson	1
04/22/25 @ Jackson	0
04/15/25 vs Carthage	4
04/14/25 vs Holland Patent	2
+ 2 more games

Carlee Hamilton and Raegan Burgenstock made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hamilton struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Burgenstock pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Hamilton went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, five runs, and three RBI, while Burgenstock got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. With that strong performance, Hamilton is now averaging an impressive 2.3 runs per game.

In other batting news, Leah Chisamore was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Emma Lavarnway, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.

General Brown always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .727. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

General Brown's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-3. As for Watertown, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. General Brown will square off against Thousand Islands at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Watertown, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Carthage at 4:30 p.m.