Clymer/Sherman is a perfect 9-0 against Cassadaga Valley since May of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Wolves will look to defend their home field against the Cougars at 5:00 p.m. Clymer/Sherman is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Clymer/Sherman will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Frewsburg on Saturday. The Wolves put the hurt on the Bears with a sharp 15-2 victory. The win continues a trend for the Wolves in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won seven in a row.
Elli Bodamer
| 05/10/25 @ Frewsburg | 9 |
| 05/08/25 @ Chautauqua Lake | 6 |
| 05/01/25 vs Chautauqua Lake | 11 |
| 04/30/25 @ Maple Grove | 6 |
| 04/29/25 @ Westfield | 6 |
| + 4 more games |
Elli Bodamer was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Janelle Burchanowski, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and two doubles. She has been hot, having also posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Caylee Pinzok was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Clymer/Sherman was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .517. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Cassadaga Valley had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over Frewsburg on Thursday.
Catie Russell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Emiley Anderson was excellent, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anna Burlingame, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Clymer/Sherman's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Cassadaga Valley, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Clymer/Sherman took their victory against Cassadaga Valley in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 9-2 score. Will the Wolves repeat their success, or do the Cougars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
