Albany is a perfect 5-0 against Hercules since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Cougars will host the Titans at 4:15 p.m. Albany is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
While Albany's victory against St. Patrick-St. Vincent wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars skirted past the Bruins 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since April 18, 2024.
Sara Snyder
| 04/14/25 vs St. Patrick-St. Vincent | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Mt. Diablo | 2 |
| 05/09/24 @ Salesian College Preparatory | 2 |
| 03/25/24 vs Saint Mary's | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Campolindo | 1 |
Sara Snyder was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Jones, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Albany always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Hercules came up short against Campolindo on Monday, falling 15-8.
Hercules saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Saraya De Alba, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Hercules has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-5-1 record this season. As for Albany, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8.
Albany took their win against Hercules when the teams last played back in May of 2021 by a conclusive 25-0 score. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Titans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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