Broadalbin-Perth is 0-8 against Glens Falls since May of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Patriots will host the Indians at 4:30 p.m.
Fonda-Fultonville hit Broadalbin-Perth with a four-run second inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Patriots fell just short of the Valley Hawks by a score of 6-5.
Ava Therien made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs. Marley Morin was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Glens Falls waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Tigers.
Isabella Johnson made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Grace Herrick, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Glens Falls' victory bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Broadalbin-Perth, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Broadalbin-Perth has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Glens Falls struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Broadalbin-Perth might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Glens Falls when the teams last played on April 10th. Will the Patriots 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.
