BALLSTON SPA — Despite a rocky start on Thursday afternoon, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake softball team refused to let their spirits wane.
The Spartans staged a remarkable rally, scoring seven unanswered runs in the fifth and sixth innings, to clinch an 8-5 Suburban Council victory against their local rivals, Ballston Spa.
“We have the confidence that we can bounce back and defeat any team. When we unite, we are an unstoppable force,” expressed Burnt Hills’ Addisyn Knapik. “We always have a shot at winning every time we step onto the field, but I believe we just needed to discover that inner strength, and once we did, there was no turning back.”
Ballston Spa had a 5-1 lead going into the fifth inning, but that’s when Burnt Hills’ offense ignited. The Spartans narrowed the gap to one run, 5-4, thanks to a two-run single from Carli Ewing, who later scored on a passed ball.
The Spartans completed their stunning comeback with four runs in the top of the sixth, with Knapik driving in the tying and go-ahead runs with a two-run single. Burnt Hills extended its lead to 8-5 following a two-run double from Bailey Dinon.
“It felt like a total turnaround. Everything started falling into place for us, and we were all so pumped, knowing we were on the verge of winning the game,” Knapik said, reflecting on her crucial hit. “I think it’s not just about the hit, but the surge of energy it brings, that’s what makes it so thrilling.”
Ewing had a stellar game, going 3 for 4 with two RBIs, while Knapik was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Lilly Morse also made a significant contribution, hitting a triple and scoring twice.
Ava Yahoudy pitched 4 2-3 innings in relief for the Spartans, allowing only two unearned runs on two hits and one walk, and striking out four.
For Ballston Spa, Livia Wiltsie hit a two-run home run and pitched 1 2-3 innings of scoreless relief. Natalia Guthrie went 2 for 4 with a double, while Madelyn Perrone and Jadyn Fives also hit doubles.
With this victory, the Spartans improve their league record to 8-1 and their overall record to 9-1. The Scotties, on the other hand, drop to 5-4 in the Suburban Council and 9-5 overall.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 010 034 0 — 8 7 3
Ballston Spa 003 200 0 — 5 6 4
Great game, what a comeback! #Section2Softball #BHBLThunderbirds
Great game, amazing win!
Agree – That was an impressive comeback win by Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake! #Section2Softball
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