Troy dropped their record down to 7-4 on Thursday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Flying Horses of the 5-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games.
For Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake's part, Ava Yahoudy made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Yahoudy has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lilly Morse, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Jada Leggieri also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Looking ahead, Troy will square off against Albany Academy for Girls at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, they will face off against New Hartford at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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