Softball Preview: Schenectady Patriots vs. Ballston Spa Scotties
Schenectady is on a seven-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Ballston Spa a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Schenectady Patriots will take on the Ballston Spa Scotties at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Schenectady's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Columbia on Saturday. Their tough 15-0 defeat to the Blue Devils might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, Ballston Spa faced Ichabod Crane in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Ballston Spa fell 5-1 to Ichabod Crane.
Natalia Guthrie was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with three doubles and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Ballston Spa was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ichabod Crane didn't hit any.
Schenectady's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Ballston Spa, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-4.
Schenectady suffered a grim 24-0 defeat to Ballston Spa when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Schenectady have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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