Softball Recap: Walnut Hills Has No Trouble Against Lockland

Walnut Hills had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Lockland on Friday. The Eagles blew past the Panthers 14-3. The Eagles not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 8th (when they won 11-0).

Taylor Birl

Batters Struck Out

05/09/25 vs Lockland	8
05/07/25 vs Little Miami	3
05/05/25 @ Kings	2
04/21/25 @ Loveland	2
04/18/25 vs Wyoming	3
+ 9 more games

Taylor Birl was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over 6.2 innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.

In other batting news, Walnut Hills got a big performance out of Jade Scharff, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Scharff has posted since back in April. Becca Zilliox also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.

Walnut Hills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lockland only managed four hits.

Walnut Hills' record now sits at 7-10. As for Lockland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-7.

Coming up, Walnut Hills will challenge Kings at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lockland, they will be taking part in a tournament against Felicity-Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers are facing the Cardinals at the right time seeing as the Cardinals are stuck on an 11-game losing streak.