Softball Preview: Gowanda Panthers vs. Chautauqua Lake Eagles
Gowanda has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Chautauqua Lake Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, it was close, but Gowanda sidestepped Randolph for a 2-1 win.
Addison Kota was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Kota was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Kota wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ella Luther, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Chautauqua Lake gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 12-0 margin over Cattaraugus-Little Valley.
The result came thanks to Cayzlee Johnson's shutout, as she gave up just one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jillian Miller was a standout: she scored a run while going 1-for-2. Karagan Fairbank was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Gowanda is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. As for Chautauqua Lake, their win bumped their record up to 15-3.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Gowanda has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Chautauqua Lake struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.2. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gowanda was able to grind out a solid victory over Chautauqua Lake when the teams last played back in May of 2023, winning 4-1. Does Gowanda have another victory up their sleeve, or will Chautauqua Lake turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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