Softball Recap: Cherry Valley-Springfield Has No Trouble Against Stamford Central

Patriots

Margin (Wins)

04/22/25 vs Margaretville Central	29
03/31/25 @ Franklin Central	24
04/14/25 @ Worcester	17
05/06/25 vs Stamford Central	16
04/30/25 @ Margaretville Central	16

Cherry Valley-Springfield had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Stamford Central on Tuesday. The Patriots put the hurt on the Indians with a sharp 21-5 victory. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 15 runs or more this season.

Mackenzie McGovern was a standout: she got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. River Beauregard was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

Cherry Valley-Springfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Cherry Valley-Springfield has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Stamford Central, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Looking ahead, Cherry Valley-Springfield will be playing in front of their home fans against Franklin Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Stamford Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Hunter-Tannersville at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.