Hoosic Valley hasn't had much luck against Stillwater recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Hawks will welcome the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Hoosic Valley has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hoosic Valley is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 23-6 to Greenwich.
Hoosic Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lainey Bochette, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Meanwhile, Stillwater got themselves on the board against Saratoga Central Catholic on Wednesday, but Saratoga Central Catholic never followed suit. They blew past the Saints 10-0. Considering the Warriors have won five contests by more than eight runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Eden Resch made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Sofia Perniciaro was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Eva Thompson, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs.
Stillwater hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Stillwater is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs over those games. As for Hoosic Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Hoosic Valley suffered a grim 17-7 defeat to Stillwater when the teams last played back in April. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
