Softball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Saline

By Team Reports May 6, 2026, 2:58pm

Softball Recap: Saline Hornets vs. Lincoln Railsplitters

Hornets

Previous 5 Games

05/06/26 @ Lincoln6-0
05/04/26 @ Pioneer17-0
05/02/26 vs Airport3-2
04/29/26 vs Jackson15-0
04/27/26 vs Monroe12-1

Saline entered their tilt with Lincoln on Wednesday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over the Railsplitters. The game was the first time the Hornets have beaten the Railsplitters on their field since May 23, 2018.

Saline got a great performance from Abby Curtis as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Curtis has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Gracie Waldrop was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Elizabeth Onyskin was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.

Saline kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive contests.

Saline's record is now 11-2-1. As for Lincoln, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-4.

Looking ahead, Saline will take on Northville on Saturday. As for Lincoln, they are taking a road trip to square off against Milan at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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