The Fort Plain Hilltoppers will challenge the Cobleskill-Richmondville Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Fort Plain proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 14) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Johnstown 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hilltoppers have posted since May 3, 2024.
Jordon Gomez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Gomez was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Daija Suits, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Elle Nare was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
Meanwhile, Cobleskill-Richmondville entered their tilt with Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville on Friday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They didn't even let the Wolves on the board, marking their second-straight 3-0 shutout.
Ryleigh Briggs and Danica Palmer did most of the damage at the plate: Briggs went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Palmer went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Cobleskill-Richmondville's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Fort Plain, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fort Plain has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Cobleskill-Richmondville struggles in that department as they've averaged .517. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
