Glens Falls is 0-3 against Scotia-Glenville since April of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Black Bears will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tartans at 4:30 p.m. Glens Falls is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Glens Falls took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Queensbury, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Black Bears had just enough and edged out the Spartans 7-6.
Aidan Perry made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Perry was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Chace Davidson
| 04/23/25 vs Queensbury | 5 |
| 04/17/25 @ Afton | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons | 3 |
| 04/19/25 vs Lake George | 2 |
| 04/07/25 @ Amsterdam | 2 |
In other batting news, Chace Davidson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brayden Bennett, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Scotia-Glenville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They came out on top against Broadalbin-Perth by a score of 7-3. Winning may never get old, but the Tartans sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Hayden Sladewski looked comfortable as he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Steven Nicklas, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Sam Watson was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Glens Falls is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Scotia-Glenville, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Glens Falls has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Scotia-Glenville struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Glens Falls couldn't quite get it done against Scotia-Glenville when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 8-4. Can the Black Bears avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
