Scotia-Glenville hasn't had much luck against South Glens Falls recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Tartans will take on the Bulldogs at 11:00 a.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Thursday.
South Glens Falls will be up against a hot Scotia-Glenville squad: the team just extended their winning streak to five. The Tartans put the hurt on Queensbury with a sharp 14-2 win on Tuesday.
Keeley Kristel was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, Scotia-Glenville got a big performance out of Emma Klejsmyt, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Julie Cooper also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Scotia-Glenville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, South Glens Falls waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. Everything went their way against the Horses as they made off with a 7-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won four matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Isabelle Ames spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Hay, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Kylee Craft was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Scotia-Glenville's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for South Glens Falls, their record is now 4-1.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Scotia-Glenville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like South Glens Falls struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
