Softball Recap: Northeastern Clinton turns things around after road loss

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 3:08pm

Softball Recap: Northeastern Clinton Cougars vs. Plattsburgh Hornets

There's no place like home for Northeastern Clinton, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They skirted past the Plattsburgh Hornets 7-6. For Northeastern Clinton, this counts as revenge for the 8-4 defeat Plattsburgh walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.

Northeastern Clinton's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Bailee Lafountain, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Lafountain has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.

Northeastern Clinton's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Plattsburgh, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.

Northeastern Clinton will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Northern Adirondack at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Northeastern Clinton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Plattsburgh, they will head out on the road to square off against AuSable Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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