Chenango Forks is 0-6 against Owego Free Academy since April of 2023 but things could change on Monday. The Blue Devils will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the River Hawks at 5:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, Chenango Forks came up short against Windsor Central and fell 8-5.
Meanwhile, Owego Free Academy hadn't done well against Susquehanna Valley recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The River Hawks came out on top against the Sabers by a score of 6-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The game was the first time the River Hawks have beaten the Sabers on their field since May 26, 2022.
Joslyn Space was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Space wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Elise Silvanic, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave Silvanic a new career-high. Miley Laubach also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Chenango Forks now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Owego Free Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Chenango Forks suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Owego Free Academy in their previous matchup on April 1st. Will the Blue Devils 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 softball content.
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