Photos: Dutch Sail to Finals
On Tuesday, May 21, the third seeded Guilderland Softball team competed in the Section 2, Class AAA sectional semifinal at Luther Forest Athletic Fields in Malta as they took on second seeded Shaker. The Dutch took control of the game in the sixth inning, taking the lead with two runs. The Dutch won 5-1 and advanced to the finals this afternoon at 5 p.m. at Luther Forest Athletic Fields.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Testing the defense: Guilderland’s Lydia Santabarbara smacks the ball into the ground. Santabarbara had one hit in four at-bats and scored a run.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Using her speed: Guilderland’s Hallie Czajka looks to get an infield single as she sees the defense playing back. Czajka had two hits in four at-bats and scored a run.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Watching it fly: Guilderland’s Meghan Paul watches the ball sail from her bat after she smacks a three-run home run in the seventh inning. Paul had three hits in four at-bats while scoring twice and had three RBIs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shutting them down: Guilderland’s Lauren Lamme delivers a pitch towards a Shaker batter. Lamme went the distance (seven innings) only allowing one run on three hits while striking out three and walking three.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Can of corn: Guilderland’s Meghan Paul steadies herself under the ball as she makes the catch as her teammate Liza Mannarino looks on.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
On her toes: Guilderland’s Leah Abbruzzese almost falls backwards as she stops to make the catch.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Grinning her teeth: Guilderland’s Laila Smith looks at a juicy pitch as she starts her swing to make contact with the ball. Smith had one hit in three at-bats and scored a run.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting the big hit: Guilderland’s Alyssa Griffin swings her bat towards the oncoming pitch to give the Dutch the lead. Griffin had one hit in four at-bats and had one RBI.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Quick legs: Guilderland’s Sophia Buccini sprints down the line to field the ball and make a throw to first base as her teammate Laila Smith races to cover third base.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting dirty, literally: Guilderland’s Meghan Paul dives into home plate as the ball hits the backstop to tie the game as she gets a face full of dirt.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making the turn: Guilderland’s Laila Smith hits the corner of the bag as she heads towards home on Alyssa Griffin’s double.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Coming in fast: Guilderland’s Lydia Santabarbara sprints as she watches the ball fall into her glove as she makes the catch.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Good scoop: Guilderland’s Liza Mannarino comes up with the ground ball, as dirt falls from her glove, as she prepares to make the throw to first.