Softball Game Preview: Schoharie Storm vs. Duanesburg Eagles

Schoharie is 0-8 against Duanesburg since May of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Storm will welcome the Eagles at 7:00 p.m.

On Wednesday, Schoharie came up short against Galway and fell 7-2.

Schoharie saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alaina Martin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Duanesburg got the win against Fort Plain on Wednesday by a conclusive 14-4. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Hilltoppers: they've now won five in a row.

Gabby DeLeon and Genevieve Rickert made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, DeLeon struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Meanwhile, Rickert pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. At the plate, DeLeon scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Rickert scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. What's more, DeLeon posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Hailey Davis and Harlee Manus did most of the damage at the plate: Davis scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Manus scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave Davis a new career-high. Arianna Nicolella was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.

Schoharie couldn't quite get it done against Duanesburg in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Can the Storm avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.