Softball Recap: Winnebago Snaps Four-Game Streak of Losses at Home

By Team Reports May 1, 2025, 5:03am

Softball Recap: Winnebago Indians vs. Lutheran Crusaders

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Previous 5 Games

04/30/25 vs Lutheran14-1
04/29/25 @ Oregon10-9
04/28/25 vs Stillman Valley2-12
04/26/25 @ Rockford Auburn2-12
04/26/25 @ Rockford Auburn21-4

Winnebago had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-run drubbing they dealt Lutheran on Wednesday. The Indians blew past the Crusaders 14-1. With that victory, the Indians brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Sammi Falnes was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Vanessa Warkentien, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.

Winnebago's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-11. As for Lutheran, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-15.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Winnebago is set to face off against their familiar foe Dixon at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lutheran will challenge rival Rock Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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