Softball Recap: Green Hope Find Success

Green Hope took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Green Level, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Green Hope came out on top in a nail-biter against Green Level on Tuesday, sneaking past 9-8. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Falcons as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Rachael Baldyga

Batters Struck Out (Career)

03/25/25 vs Green Level	11
03/03/25 vs Sanderson	8
03/07/24 vs South Garner	8
02/28/25 vs Athens Drive	7
03/11/25 @ East Chapel Hill	6

Rachael Baldyga was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

In other batting news, Ainsley Campbell was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three runs. Kai Alesio was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

Green Hope kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Green Hope's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 5-6. As for Green Level, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Green Hope will square off against rival Apex at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Green Level is set to take on their familiar foe Middle Creek at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.