Softball Recap: Thursday's Win Is Sherrard's Eighth in Last Ten Outings

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

05/05/25 @ Monmouth-Roseville	20
04/16/25 @ Galesburg	19
03/18/25 @ Fulton	16
05/08/25 vs Monmouth-Roseville	11
03/27/25 @ Geneseo	11

Sherrard's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They never let the Monmouth-Roseville Titans get on the board and left with an 11-0 victory. Considering the Tigers have won 12 matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Danni Neppl was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Those home runs marked the first that she has launched this season.

In other batting news, Makenzy Moran was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Marisa Neels, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Sherrard lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Sherrard is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Monmouth-Roseville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sherrard will welcome Kewanee at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Monmouth-Roseville, they will face off against Newman Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.