The Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour Storm will challenge the Edison Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last seven matches.
While Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour's win against Lansing wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Storm sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 victory over the Bobcats on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Storm have posted since April 24, 2024.
Paige Ells
| 04/30/25 vs Lansing | 17 |
| 04/28/25 @ Whitney Point | 12 |
| 04/23/25 @ Dryden | 7 |
| 04/21/25 vs Charles O. Dickerson | 10 |
| 04/17/25 vs Dryden | 8 |
| + 5 more games |
Paige Ells made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Amy Field was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Izzy Bellavigna also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lansing only posted a batting average of .250.
Meanwhile, while Edison put up plenty of runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Dryden. The Spartans were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over the Lions. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by 12 runs or more this season.
Like Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour, Edison also got a great game from a two-way player: Kailey Ripley. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Ripley was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Edison got a massive performance out of Maycie Bennett, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Emily Aiello was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.
Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour pushed their record up to 10-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Edison, the victory made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 10-1.
Both Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour and Edison just can't seem to miss. The Storm have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Edison struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 1.8 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
