Softball Recap: Hammondsport Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Hammondsport had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 11-7 win over the Hinsdale Central Bobcats on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Lakers also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2025.

Aimee Hurd

Batters Struck Out (Career)

05/12/26 @ Hinsdale Central	11
04/07/25 @ Naples	10
05/04/26 vs Friendship	8
04/21/26 vs Naples	7
04/09/25 vs Campbell-Savona	6

Aimee Hurd was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Those RBI were her first of the season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashlee Meade, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Abby Barrett, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Hammondsport was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Hammondsport's victory bumped their record up to 2-10. As for Hinsdale Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hammondsport will welcome Jasper-Troupsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.75 runs per game on average), something the Lakers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hinsdale Central, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Bolivar-Richburg at 5:00 p.m. The Wolverines' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Bobcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.