Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Albany). They blew past the East Buchanan Bulldogs 17-0 on Monday. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Makena Moffat was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jayden Hillyard, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. Kennedi Epperly was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Albany hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in three consecutive matches.
Albany is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 26-5 record this season. As for East Buchanan, they are on a 46-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-25.
Albany does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for East Buchanan, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome West Platte, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
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