Softball Game Preview: Englewood Rams vs. ED White Commanders

Rams

Runs

04/02/25 vs Riverside	25
03/31/25 @ Raines	10
03/26/25 vs Sandalwood	0
03/06/25 @ Parker	16
03/04/25 vs Andrew Jackson	10
02/27/25 vs Wolfson	3

The Englewood Rams will head out on the road to square off against the ED White Commanders at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Englewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.

Englewood took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 25-10 margin over Riverside. The Rams' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Kendra Rouse made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Rouse was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

In other batting news, Kiandra Carswell was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Haley Walding, who scored four runs while going 4-for-4.

Englewood hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Riverside struck out seven times.

Meanwhile, ED White was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against Sandalwood, falling 18-3.

Englewood's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4. As for ED White, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.

Englewood took their win against ED White in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 15-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.