Berlin/New Lebanon hasn't had much luck against Mechanicville recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Mountain Lions will look to defend their home field against the Red Raiders at 4:30 p.m. Berlin/New Lebanon has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Berlin/New Lebanon is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 12-4 to Hoosick Falls.
Lilly Gardell (RPI) was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Ada Hotaling ?29 also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mechanicville). Their pitcher stepped up to hand Hoosic Valley a 20-0 shutout on Friday. With that win, the Red Raiders brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Paige Rogers made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Mechanicville got a massive performance out of Riley LaPierre, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits LaPierre has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brooke Burton, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Mechanicville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory got Mechanicville back to even at 6-6. As for Berlin/New Lebanon, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Berlin/New Lebanon couldn't quite get it done against Mechanicville in their previous meeting back in April as they fell 7-2. Will the Mountain Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
