Softball Recap: Tuesday's Win Is Eastern's Seventh in Last Nine Outings

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

04/15/25 vs West Union	11
03/24/25 @ Zane Trace	11
04/22/25 vs Clermont Northeastern	10
04/17/25 vs Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington	10
03/27/25 vs Georgetown	10

Eastern had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Clermont Northeastern on Tuesday. The Warriors put the hurt on the Rockets with a sharp 13-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Raylee Brummett made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Allie Grooms and Breeanna Jimison did most of the damage at the plate: Grooms went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Jimison went 3-for-4 with four runs. Those four runs gave Jimison a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Olivia Shelton, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.

Eastern kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive games.

Eastern has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Clermont Northeastern, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.

Eastern will venture away from home to challenge Fairfield at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clermont Northeastern, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 9-4 defeat against Blanchester on the 23rd.