Softball Preview: Trenton Bulldogs vs. Albany Warriors
Trenton is 3-0 against Albany since August of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Trenton Bulldogs will venture away from home to take on the Albany Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Trenton sitting on five straight victories and Albany on eight.
On Thursday, Trenton beat Polo 7-3.
Meanwhile, Albany won against Putnam County on Monday with nine runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. Everything went Albany's way against DeKalb as Albany made off with a 9-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won eight games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Makena Moffat made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a triple. What's more, she also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had in her last six matchups.
In other batting news, Kennedi Epperly was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Marley Hansel, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Albany kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Trenton is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season. As for Albany, their record is now 22-4.
Trenton skirted past Albany 8-7 in their previous meeting back in August of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Trenton since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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