Canajoharie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 11-3 walloping at the hands of the Duanesburg Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Canajoharie of the 14-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Duanesburg's part, Allison Mienaltowski was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Mienaltowski has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Mienaltowski was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Harlee Manus was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5. Manus is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Genna Rickert, who went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
Canajoharie's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Duanesburg, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canajoharie will take on Mayfield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Duanesburg, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Middleburgh at 6:00 p.m. Duanesburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
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