It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Colonie Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Bethlehem Central Eagles. Winning may never get old, but the Wolfpack sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Adrianna Laraway was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over nine innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off 13 hits. Laraway was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Katie Parisi was excellent, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Jadeyn Barbero also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Colonie Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive matches.
Wolfpack
| 04/23/25 @ Bethlehem Central | 8-6 |
| 04/21/25 @ Shenendehowa | 10-1 |
| 04/19/25 @ Kingston | 5-4 |
| 04/10/25 @ Queensbury | 10-1 |
| 05/07/24 @ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake | 9-1 |
Colonie Central's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games. As for Bethlehem Central, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-3 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Colonie Central will square off against Niskayuna at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Silver Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.43 runs per game on average), something the Wolfpack will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Bethlehem Central, they will face off against Schenectady at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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