Watervliet is 0-4 against Coxsackie-Athens since April of 2022 but things could change on Tuesday. The Cannoneers will take on the Riverhawks at 5:00 p.m. Watervliet has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Watervliet lost 11-5 to Chatham on Monday. The Cannoneers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Coxsackie-Athens came out on top against Maple Hill on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run sixth inning. The Riverhawks were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Wildcats. The Riverhawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matches by seven runs or more this season.
Alex Slater was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-4. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Andrew Sager was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. CJ VanAlphen was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Coxsackie-Athens has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Watervliet, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
Watervliet suffered a grim 16-2 defeat to Coxsackie-Athens in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Cannoneers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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