Softball Preview: Amsterdam Rams vs. Hudson Falls Tigers
After four games on the road, Amsterdam is heading back home. They will take on the Hudson Falls Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Amsterdam will head into Wednesday's matchup out to bounce back: they won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Wednesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 18-1 walloping at the hands of Queensbury. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Amsterdam in their matchups with Queensbury: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Hudson Falls gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Scotia-Glenville with a sharp 16-4 victory. The win was familiar territory for Hudson Falls who now have six in a row.
Anna Winter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Winter has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Winter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abigail Bigelow, who went 2-for-3 with two triples and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Jerusha Fairbanks, who went 1-for-3 with three runs and a triple.
Amsterdam's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hudson Falls, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Amsterdam suffered a grim 18-4 defeat to Hudson Falls when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Amsterdam have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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