The Watervliet Cannoneers will be playing at home against the Hudson Blue Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The pair are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row, Watervliet finally turned things around against Rensselaer on Monday. Everything went Watervliet's way against Rensselaer as Watervliet made off with a 14-8 victory. Watervliet's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hudson never got on the board in their matchup on Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Germantown on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Clippers. The win was a breath of fresh air for Hudson as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Gannon Logue spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits.
At the plate, Eli Conte was a standout: he scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ryan Conte, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
Watervliet made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-7. As for Hudson, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.
Watervliet might still be hurting after the 11-4 loss they got from Hudson in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Watervliet have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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