Softball Recap: Hudson Falls Wins Going Away Against Berne-Knox-Westerlo

Hudson Falls's game on Sunday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Sunday. Everything went their way against the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Bulldogs as they made off with a 17-5 victory. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Lainey Dunbar tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Hudson Falls got a massive performance out of Madalyn Dudley, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits Dudley has posted since back in April of 2024. Mya Strong was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.

Tigers

On Base Percentage

04/27/25 @ Berne-Knox-Westerlo	71.1%
04/09/25 vs Gloversville	64.9%
04/02/25 vs Schuylerville	50%
04/04/25 vs South Glens Falls	41.2%
04/21/25 @ Amsterdam	34.5%

Hudson Falls always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .711. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Hudson Falls' win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Berne-Knox-Westerlo, their defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hudson Falls will face off against Glens Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Black Bears' pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Berne-Knox-Westerlo, they will challenge Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season.