Softball Recap: West Albany Triumphs

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Previous Games

05/02/25 - Away	9-7 W
04/11/25 - Home	9-2 W
05/08/24 - Home	9-6 W
04/17/24 - Away	10-7 W
05/08/23 - Away	18-7 W
+ 5 more games

While West Albany's victory against South Albany wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldogs had just enough and edged out the Redhawks 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since May 10, 2024.

Gabriella Young 2027 spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Campbell Akers 2027 was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Meritt Forney 2025, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.

The victory made it two in a row for West Albany and bumps their season record up to 6-11. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for South Albany, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

West Albany is taking a road trip to take on Crescent Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for South Albany, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Redhawks are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a six-game losing streak.