Galway has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Mayfield Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, Galway made easy work of Whitehall and carried off an 11-1 win.
Amber Kolpakas made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Kolpakas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Kolpakas was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Courtney Smith was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Kiera Allen was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mayfield had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Johnstown on Wednesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Mayfield considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Like Galway, Mayfield also got a great game from a two-way player: Kaylee Klymkow. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Klymkow was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Alexis Broderick was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Maya Rohling, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Galway's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-2. As for Mayfield, their record now sits at 12-7.
Saturday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Galway hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .406. However, it's not like Mayfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Galway was able to grind out a solid win over Mayfield in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 7-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Galway since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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