Galway's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Hartford Central Tanagers a 24-0 shutout. Considering the Golden Eagles have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Avery Menge made a big impact no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Courtney Smith, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Samantha Becker was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Golden Eagles
| 04/27/26 vs Hartford Central | 61% |
| 04/24/26 @ Fonda-Fultonville | 48.8% |
| 04/22/26 @ Schoharie | 38.2% |
| 04/20/26 @ Duanesburg | 41% |
| 04/18/26 vs South Glens Falls | 39.4% |
| + 15 more games |
Galway always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .610. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2025.
Galway pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Hartford Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Galway will challenge Johnstown at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hartford Central, they will head out to face off against Whitehall at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tanagers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Railroaders have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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