Canastota had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Adirondack Wildcats by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Canastota of the 9-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Adirondack's part, Mackenzie Grogg made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. Grogg has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings every time she's pitched this season. Grogg was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Skyler Green, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Brea Barrow was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Adirondack made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2.
Canastota will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Herkimer at 4:30 p.m. As for Adirondack, they will head out on the road to face off against Sherburne-Earlville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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