Softball Recap: Hazel Park Takes a Loss

Hazel Park was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 13-7 to the Clawson Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 13-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.

Madison Platt (2027) was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and seven unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple.

Lillian Griffiths (2027)

Stolen Base

04/29/25 vs Clawson	5
04/26/25 vs Renaissance	4
04/26/25 vs Renaissance	4
04/23/25 vs Sterling Heights	5
04/21/25 @ Fitzgerald	2

In other batting news, Lillian Griffiths (2027) made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last five games she's played. La'Onna Otis (2027) was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Hazel Park's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Clawson, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-2.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Trojans beat Hazel Park by a score of 14-8 later that day.