Galway can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. They never let the Duanesburg Eagles onto the board and left with a 12-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Galway who now have five in a row.
Amber Kolpakas made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Kolpakas has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Kolpakas was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Courtney Smith, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Abby Gullett, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Galway's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-2. As for Duanesburg, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Galway will take on Hoosic Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Galway knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully Hoosic Valley likes a good challenge. As for Duanesburg, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville at 4:30 p.m.
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