Softball Recap: Kokomo Takes a Loss

Wildkats

Previous 5 Games

05/14/25 vs Mississinewa	6-12
05/10/25 vs Muncie Central	19-1
05/10/25 vs Richmond	5-4
05/09/25 @ Northwestern	6-4
05/08/25 vs Noblesville	0-16

Kokomo dropped their record down to 12-10 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Mississinewa Indians, falling 12-6. The Wildkats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.

Lucy Goad was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Hattie Tweed also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

As for Mississinewa, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.

On Mississinewa's side, Lilah Greer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Greer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amiyaa Parr-Inman, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Trejo, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kokomo will venture away from home to square off against North Miami at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildkats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 11.4 runs per game this season. As for Mississinewa, they are taking a road trip to take on Oak Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Golden Eagles will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.