Chenango Forks had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it five. They came up short against the Oneonta Yellowjackets, falling 13-1. The Blue Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Oneonta, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-2. Considering they have won six games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Oneonta's part, Jenevie Gallusser made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Gallusser has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs and one double.
In other batting news, Alaina Brown was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Logan Jipson, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chenango Forks will host Seton Catholic Central at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Oneonta, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Susquehanna Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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