The Elizabeth Forward Warriors will head out to challenge the Albert Gallatin Colonials at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Elizabeth Forward's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Albert Gallatin's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Elizabeth Forward's hitters will try to repeat the strong performance they gave on Tuesday, when they got past Belle Vernon's usually-dominant pitching crew. The Warriors put the hurt on the Leopards with a sharp 13-1 win. That looming 13-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Warriors yet this season.
Cy Herchelroath and AJ Grese did most of the damage at the plate: Herchelroath went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Grese got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Herchelroath has posted since back in April of 2024. Jacob Peterson also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Elizabeth Forward kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Albert Gallatin came up short against Trinity on Thursday, falling 8-1. The Colonials have struggled against the Hillers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Albert Gallatin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evan Weakland, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Elizabeth Forward is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Albert Gallatin, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7-1.
Elizabeth Forward's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Warriors have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Albert Gallatin, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Elizabeth Forward continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Elizabeth Forward's way against Albert Gallatin in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, as Elizabeth Forward made off with a 10-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
