Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour won the last time they faced Notre Dame and things went their way on Friday too. The Storm put the hurt on the Crusaders with a sharp 18-1 victory. The Storm might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by six runs or more this season.
Paige Ells made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024.
Brianna Hatch
| 04/11/25 @ Notre Dame | 4 |
| 04/19/24 @ Notre Dame | 3 |
| 03/28/24 vs Dryden | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Edison | 2 |
| 05/16/24 vs Whitney Point | 2 |
In other batting news, Brianna Hatch was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Lauren Signor was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .658. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Notre Dame, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Coming up, Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour will venture away from home to square off against Charles O. Dickerson at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Notre Dame, they will welcome Lansing at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Crusaders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season.
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