Softball Recap: Troy Gets the Win

Troy proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by six) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Tippecanoe Red Devils 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted against the Red Devils since April 27, 2021.

Riley King

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/08/25 vs Tippecanoe	3
05/07/25 vs Piqua	2
04/29/25 vs Fairborn	2
04/28/25 @ Stebbins	2
04/18/25 vs Sidney	2

Riley King was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 18 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, earning three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Alexis Ater was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Amayah Kennedy, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Troy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive contests.

Troy's victory bumped their record up to 18-5. As for Tippecanoe, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 18-6 record.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Troy will take on rival Piqua at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Tippecanoe is set to face off against their familiar foe Butler at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.