Softball Game Preview: Amsterdam Rams vs. Scotia-Glenville Tartans

Amsterdam is 0-6 against Scotia-Glenville since April of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Rams will take on the Tartans at 4:30 p.m. Amsterdam is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.

On Monday, Amsterdam beat Broadalbin-Perth 6-3.

The team relied heavily on Elianna Tirado, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Amsterdam kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Scotia-Glenville posted their closest win since April 10th on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past Glens Falls 4-3.

Keeley Kristel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Scotia-Glenville's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Molly Juedes, who went 1-for-4 with one run.

Amsterdam's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-8. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Scotia-Glenville, their record now sits at 10-3-1.

Amsterdam came up short against Scotia-Glenville in their previous matchup back in April, falling 10-5. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.