Whitney Point extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-6 in the process. They came up short against the Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour Storm, falling 15-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Storm this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-1 on April 3rd.
As for Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 9-1. Considering they have won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour's part, Paige Ells was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Ells has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brianna Hatch, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Amy Field was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Whitney Point will head out to take on Spencer-Van Etten at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour, they will square off against Lansing at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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