Softball Game Preview: Haverling Rams vs. Penn Yan Academy Mustangs

By Team Reports Apr 12, 2024, 6:05am

Softball Preview: Haverling Rams vs. Penn Yan Academy Mustangs

Haverling is 6-1 against Penn Yan Academy since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Haverling Rams will head out on the road to face off against the Penn Yan Academy Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Haverling put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They never let Livonia onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. Haverling's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Haverling got a massive performance out of Caydence Spears, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Makayla Smith, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Penn Yan Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They blew past Geneva 17-0.

Haverling's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Penn Yan Academy, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.

Haverling was able to grind out a solid victory over Penn Yan Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2022, winning 5-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Haverling 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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