Albany's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Trenton Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Warriors have posted since September 21st.
Makena Moffat spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jayden Hillyard, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a double. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Alexis Seiter, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Albany's win was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-5. As for Trenton, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 12-9 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Albany will challenge Maysville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Albany is facing Maysville at the right time seeing as Maysville is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Trenton, they will square off against North Harrison at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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