Softball Recap: Watervliet's Win Ends Nine-Game Losing Streak at Home

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

04/17/25 @ Allegan	17
04/15/25 @ Fennville	16
05/08/25 vs Kellogg	15
04/17/25 @ Allegan	15
04/15/25 @ Fennville	15

After low-scoring totals in their previous four match, Watervliet brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Everything went their way against Kellogg on Thursday as they made off with a 17-2 win. The result was nothing new for Watervliet, who have now won six games by 15 runs or more so far this season.

Watervliet got a massive performance out of Emma Kirksey, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits Kirksey has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Sienna Bulat, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

Watervliet was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .591. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Watervliet's victory ended a nine-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-10-1. As for Kellogg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.

Watervliet will have a chance to go back-to-back against Kellogg: the pair will be back at it again later today.