Softball Recap: Wallkill Comes Up Short

Panthers

Previous 5 Games

04/28/26 vs New Paltz	0-9
04/23/26 @ Red Hook	11-5
04/21/26 vs Washingtonville	12-0
04/20/26 vs Rondout Valley	6-4
04/16/26 @ Marlboro Central	0-4

Wallkill dropped down to 6-6-2 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the New Paltz Huguenots, falling 9-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered since March 30th.

As for New Paltz, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-3. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games.

For New Paltz's part, the result came thanks to Gabby Torre's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up eight Ks. Torre has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, New Paltz got a big performance out of Anna Maiale, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave Maiale a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madison Braren, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.

Coming up, Wallkill will welcome Cornwall Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for New Paltz, they will venture away from home to square off against Marlboro Central at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Dukes' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Huguenots' hitters will have their work cut out for them.