The Palmyra-Macedon Red Raiders will take on the Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour Storm at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Palmyra-Macedon has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Palmyra-Macedon came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 17-4 to Wayland-Cohocton. The Red Raiders' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Emma Bedette made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour came tearing into Saturday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over the Knights. The result was nothing new for the Storm, who have now won 11 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Paige Ells made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Izzy Bellavigna, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Lauren Signor, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Addison only posted an OBP of .318.
Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour pushed their record up to 13-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Palmyra-Macedon, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-4.
Both Palmyra-Macedon and Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour just can't seem to miss. The Red Raiders have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. However, it's not like Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
