Softball Game Preview: Rittman Indians vs. Oberlin Phoenix

The Rittman Indians will head out to face off against the Oberlin Phoenix at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Rittman will be strutting in after a win while Oberlin will be coming in after a loss.

Rittman will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Crestline on Thursday. Rittman put the hurt on Crestline with a sharp 14-3 victory. The Indians haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Lillian Halliwell and Cailin Tyree were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Halliwell didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Tyree pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Halliwell has allowed since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Halliwell scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Tyree scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave Tyree a new career-high.

Carly Frame

Stolen Base (Career)

03/27/25 vs Crestline	2
04/20/24 @ Crestline	1
04/10/24 vs Norwayne	1
04/09/24 @ Norwayne	1

In other batting news, Carly Frame was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Alexis LaBo was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Rittman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crestline only posted an OBP of .261.

Meanwhile, Oberlin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 13-12 heartbreaker at the hands of Open Door Christian.

Rittman's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Oberlin, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.