Voorheesville extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping them down to 5-8. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cohoes Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Blackbirds have suffered since May 14, 2025.
Savannah Schmidt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Lauren Sokolowski was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That stolen base was her first of the season.
As for Cohoes, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Cohoes' side, Riley Heighes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Heighes has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Sydney Hunt was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Camryn LaFortune was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Voorheesville will take on Mohonasen at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blackbirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Cohoes, they will face off against Holy Trinity P at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
