Softball Recap: Moravia Triumphs

By Team Reports May 5, 2025, 5:47pm

Softball Recap: Moravia Blue Devils vs. Southern Cayuga Chiefs

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For some reason, the away team has come away with the win the last four times Moravia and Southern Cayuga have met, but the home crowd finally got their W on Monday. The Blue Devils had just enough and edged out the Chiefs 8-7. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 9-6 on Monday.

Emily Austin

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/05/25 vs Southern Cayuga4
04/23/25 @ Newfield3
04/07/25 @ Marathon3
04/09/25 @ Union Springs2
04/28/25 vs Newark Valley1

Emily Austin was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Lashley Heredia Castio was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

Moravia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .560. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Moravia's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Southern Cayuga, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Moravia will venture away from home to face off against Groton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Southern Cayuga, they will face off against Southside at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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