Softball Game Preview: Hudson Falls Tigers vs. Glens Falls Black Bears

By Team Reports Apr 27, 2025, 10:28pm

Softball Preview: Hudson Falls Tigers vs. Glens Falls Black Bears

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Hudson Falls is 0-9 against Glens Falls since April of 2018 but things could change on Monday. The Tigers will challenge the Black Bears at 4:30 p.m. Hudson Falls is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.

Hudson Falls came out on top against Berne-Knox-Westerlo on Sunday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fifth inning. The Tigers blew past the Bulldogs 17-5. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their two-run performance the matchup before.

Hudson Falls got a great performance from Lainey Dunbar as she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Dunbar has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Madalyn Dudley was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Mya Strong, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.

Hudson Falls always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .711. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Glens Falls fell victim to South Glens Falls and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 2-0. It was the first time this season that the Black Bears let down their fans at home.

Isabella Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up nine Ks.

Hudson Falls' record now sits at 6-3. As for Glens Falls, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.

Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hudson Falls hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Glens Falls struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Hudson Falls came up short against Glens Falls when the teams last played on April 7th, falling 5-0. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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