Watervliet extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-5 in the process. They came up short against the Taconic Hills Titans, falling 15-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cannoneers of the 17-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Watervliet saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Donnelly, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
As for Taconic Hills, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2. Considering they have won five contests by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Taconic Hills' side, Kaylin Brazie was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Brazie was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Bleau, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Mikayla Silvernail, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Watervliet will take on rival Catskill at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Taconic Hills is set to square off against their familiar foe Chatham at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Titans 2.7, the Panthers 1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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