Softball Recap: Altamont Triumphs

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Altamont ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Dieterich Movin Maroons 3-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-1 last Tuesday.

Grace Lemke

Batters Struck Out

05/13/25 @ Dieterich	12
05/12/25 @ Hutsonville/Palestine	14
05/09/25 vs Farina South Central	17
05/07/25 vs Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg	11
05/06/25 vs Dieterich	11
+ 19 more games

Grace Lemke spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.

With the victory, Altamont broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 17-8. As for Dieterich, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Altamont will take on Mulberry Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Aces will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dieterich, they will face off against Farina South Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.