Softball Game Preview: Saratoga Central Catholic Saints vs. Emma Willard Jesters

The Saratoga Central Catholic Saints will challenge the Emma Willard Jesters at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Neither Saratoga Central Catholic nor Emma Willard posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.

Tuesday just wasn't the day for Saratoga Central Catholic's offense. They fell just short of Galway by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday. The Saints' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.

Grace Schaefer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.

Meanwhile, Emma Willard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 11-1 to Hoosick Falls.

Saratoga Central Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Emma Willard, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.

Saratoga Central Catholic took their win against Emma Willard in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 13-5 score. Do the Saints have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Jesters turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.