Softball Recap: Greenville Picks Up Eighth Straight Win at Home

Comets

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 vs Ramsey	21
04/12/25 vs Granite City	20
04/15/25 @ Vandalia	14
04/08/25 @ Teutopolis	12
03/24/25 vs Carlyle	12

Greenville had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Litchfield on Tuesday. The Comets were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Purple Panthers. The result was nothing new for the Comets, who have now won 15 games by six runs or more so far this season.

Payton White made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Haylee Clark, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Emma Bingham was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.

Greenville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Litchfield only managed one hit.

Greenville pushed their record up to 18-5-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.9 runs over those games. As for Litchfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.

Greenville will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Christ Our Rock Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Comets 1.9, the Silver Stallions 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Litchfield, they will face off against East Alton-Wood River at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Purple Panthers are facing the Oilers at the right time seeing as the Oilers are stuck on an 11-game losing streak.