Softball Recap: Stuttgart Gets the Win

By Team Reports Mar 7, 2025, 7:08pm

Softball Recap: Stuttgart Ricebirds vs. Hazen Hornets

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Stuttgart lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Hazen, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's match. The Stuttgart Ricebirds were the clear victor by a 22-12 margin over the Hazen Hornets on Friday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Ricebirds' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

Bethany Woodell

Runs (Career)

03/07/25 vs Hazen5
04/15/24 @ Woodlawn2
04/12/24 @ Watson Chapel2
03/06/25 vs Monticello1
04/23/24 @ Crossett1

Bethany Woodell was a standout: she scored five runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Kayleigh Smith-Covington was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while going 4-for-6.

Stuttgart's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stuttgart will venture away from home to square off against Star City at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hazen, they will head out to face off against Palestine-Wheatley at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

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