Cortland had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Wellsville on Thursday. The Purple Tigers blew past the Lions 14-8. That looming 14-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Purple Tigers yet this season.
Cal Albright
| 04/17/25 vs Wellsville | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs South Jefferson | 2 |
| 05/02/24 vs Mexico | 2 |
| 04/25/24 vs Adirondack | 2 |
| 05/15/24 vs Chittenango | 1 |
Cal Albright made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Albright was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tristan Milligan was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and one run. Those hits were his first of the season. Caden Albright was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Cortland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .432. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .310 or higher in three consecutive games.
Cortland's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Wellsville, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Looking ahead, Cortland will face off against Binghamton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Wellsville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wayland-Cohocton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season.
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