Softball Game Preview: Ballston Spa Scotties vs. Guilderland Flying Dutchmen

Scotties

Runs

05/07/25 vs Colonie Central	6
05/01/25 @ Hudson Falls	3
04/30/25 @ Niskayuna	8
04/27/25 vs Wellsville	7
04/27/25 vs Kellenberg Memorial	7
+ 9 more games

The Ballston Spa Scotties will head out to take on the Guilderland Flying Dutchmen at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Ballston Spa is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.

Ballston Spa managed to slip by Colonie Central the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Scotties came up short against the Wolfpack on Wednesday, falling 12-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Scotties have suffered since May 3, 2024.

Ballston Spa saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Livia Wiltsie, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Another was Maedelyn Ebbecke, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Guilderland suffered their closest loss since April 9th on Wednesday. They fell just short of Saratoga Springs by a score of 4-2. The defeat continues a trend for the Flying Dutchmen in their meetings with the Blue Streaks: they've now lost four in a row.

Guilderland's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Ballston Spa, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season.

Guilderland's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Ballston Spa hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. It's a different story for Guilderland, though, as they've only averaged .236. Will they be able to contain Ballston Spa's hitters?

Ballston Spa might still be hurting after the 7-1 defeat they got from Guilderland when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Scotties avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.