Photos: Diamond Wins
As the season winds down toward sectional play, every game becomes critical. The Voorheesville Blackbirds and the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Bulldogs both improved their standings this past week. Voorheesville had a stunning comeback, beating Emma Willard, 12 to 11, last Thursday while the Bulldogs won easily over Cairo-Durham, 15 to 5, on Monday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
The Blackbirds needed two big plays in the seventh inning to get that victory. Ella Kelly after receiving a throw from a teammate tags an Emma Willard runner to keep the score close. Kelly scored a run.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
By a step: Voorheesville's Bailey Hildebrandt steps on home plate just before the pitcher can tag her as the ball got past the catcher earlier. Hildebrandt scored a run and had a run-batted-in.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Do I or don't I: Bulldogs' Emily Bianchi after receiving a throw from her sister, Caitlyn, decides against a double play. Emily Bianchi had a hit in four at-bats and scored a run.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Locked and ready: Bulldogs' Caitlyn Bianchi stares out at the pitcher during the first inning; she went hitless in five at-bats but had a run-batted-in.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All smiles: BKW's Reagan Smith is greeted by her teammates after hitting a two-run homerun. Smith had three hits in four at-bats, scoring three runs and had four runs-batted-in.