Softball Recap: Argos Find Success

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Previous Games

05/17/25 - Away	6-5 W
05/11/24 - Home	0-13 L
05/14/22 - Home	1-16 L
05/10/21 - Home	5-23 L
04/12/19 - Home	0-13 L
+ 5 more games

Argos took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against Caston, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Dragons came out on top in a nail-biter against the Comets on Saturday, sneaking past 6-5. Surprisingly, this marked the Dragons' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.

Ivy Stackhouse made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over eight innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one run and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adelyn Lewark, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ella Dean, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one run.

Argos' record now sits at 8-9. As for Caston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That lines up perfectly with their 5-15 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Argos will challenge Kouts at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Caston, they will be playing at home against Pioneer at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.