Marcellus is on a 14-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Chittenango is on a five-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Mustangs will welcome the Bears at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Marcellus will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Jordan-Elbridge on Thursday. The Mustangs blew past the Eagles 11-1. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Kendall LaManche
| 05/08/25 @ Jordan-Elbridge | 11 |
| 04/30/25 @ West Genesee | 5 |
| 04/28/25 @ Westhill | 8 |
| 04/24/25 vs Mexico | 5 |
| 04/22/25 @ Christian Brothers Academy | 8 |
Kendall LaManche made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Marcellus let Millie Novitsky and Maddy Richer run wild. Novitsky went 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI, while Richer went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That stolen base marked the first that Richer has snagged this season. Jordan O'Connor was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Marcellus was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .382. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jordan-Elbridge only posted a batting average of .167.
Meanwhile, Chittenango got the win against Altmar-Parish-Williamstown on Thursday by a conclusive 13-1.
Lauren Machan and Julia Spencer were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Machan pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Spencer struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. At the plate, Machan went 1-for-2 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Spencer went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alivia Cavotta, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Machan, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Chittenango's victory bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Marcellus, their win bumped their record up to 6-2-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Marcellus has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Chittenango struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Marcellus might still be hurting after the 17-1 loss they got from Chittenango in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
