Photos: Dutch Bats Go Silent In AA Sectional Semifinal Against Plainsmen

On June 10th, the Guilderland Dutchmen softball team traveled to Shenendehowa for the Section 2, Class AA sectional semifinal. The Plainsmen’s starting pitcher kept the Dutch batters guessing all game long and only allowed five hits in the Dutch’s 6-to-1 loss.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Pitchers duel at the start: Guilderland’s Riley Callahan sends a pitch in the top of the first of Guilderland’s Section 2 class AA semifinal against Shenendehowa last Thursday. Callahan pitched six innings, giving up six runs on 11 hits, striking out one and walking one.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Thou shall not pass: Guilderland’s Laila Smith tags out a Shen runner at second base in the bottom of the first inning.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Pushing the issue: Guilderland’s Sue Lord attempts to steal second base in the second inning. Lord had a hit in three at-bats.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Throwing across the diamond: Guilderland’s Irene Dill gets prepared to throw the ball towards first base after fielding the ground ball. Dill had a hit in three at-bats in the Dutch’s 6-to-1 loss last Thursday at Shenendehowa.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Running catch: Guilderland’s Irene Dill sprints from her position towards the pop up in foul territory to make the play.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Helping herself out: Guilderland’s Riley Callahan catches a pop up at the mound from a Shen batter in the sixth inning.