Softball Recap: Mason Picks Up Seventh Consecutive Victory

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Previous Games

04/29/26 @ Fairfield	17-2
04/25/26 @ East Central	13-5
04/24/26 vs Middletown	16-0
04/22/26 vs Hamilton	8-6
04/20/26 @ Colerain	11-0
+ 2 more games

Mason entered their tilt with Fairfield on Wednesday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They were the clear victors by a 17-2 margin over the Indians. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-11 on April 8th.

Sadie Hayes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That stolen base was her first of the season.

In other batting news, Mason got a massive performance out of Becca Zellner, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Claire Mickelson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Mason was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .371 or higher in seven consecutive contests.

Mason's win bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Fairfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.

Mason will face off against Lebanon at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fairfield, they will challenge Badin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rams' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them.