Softball Recap: De Soto's Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

De Soto hadn't done well against Seneca recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Pirates came out on top in a nail-biter against the Indians, sneaking past 8-7. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Pirates as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Ella Koch made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Koch was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Sylvia Krueger was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sascha Doll, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs.

De Soto's record now sits at 6-7. As for Seneca, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. De Soto will face off against North Crawford at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.26 runs per game on average), something the Pirates will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Seneca, they will square off against Wauzeka-Steuben at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hornets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them.