For the second straight game, Chenango Valley will face off against Owego Free Academy. The Warriors will welcome the River Hawks at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Chenango Valley has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Owego Free Academy will arrive with three straight victories.
Chenango Valley came up short against Owego Free Academy on Monday, falling 11-2.
For Owego Free Academy's part, Conlan Taylor made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts Taylor has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those doubles were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Owego Free Academy got a massive performance out of Evan English, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Jack Buchsbaum was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Owego Free Academy pushed their record up to 5-2-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Chenango Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Chenango Valley has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Owego Free Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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