If Watervliet was feeling good off their 15-3 takedown of Germantown last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Watervliet Cannoneers lost 12-1 to the Rensselaer Rams on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Watervliet of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Watervliet saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayla Bagnardi, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run. Bagnardi has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Watervliet has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Rensselaer, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Watervliet didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 16-0 loss vs. Coxsackie-Athens on the 1st. As for Rensselaer, they will head out on the road to square off against Salem at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rensselaer is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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