Softball Recap: Schalmont Sabres vs. Ichabod Crane Riders
If Schalmont was riding high off their 22-2 takedown of Emma Willard last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Schalmont Sabres fell victim to a rough 13-1 defeat at the hands of the Ichabod Crane Riders on Thursday. Schalmont has struggled against Ichabod Crane recently, as their match on Thursday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
For Ichabod Crane's part, Kari Graziano was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Graziano has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Graziano was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Ichabod Crane got a massive performance out of Skylar Konkle, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Emma Holmberg, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Schalmont's loss dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Ichabod Crane, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Schalmont will take on Voorheesville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Schalmont's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Voorheesville's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ichabod Crane, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Depew at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ichabod Crane will be looking to keep their 15-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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