Softball Recap: Medford Extends Winning Streak to Five

Raiders

Previous 5 Games

05/02/25 vs Tomahawk	7-0
04/29/25 @ Rhinelander	20-2
04/29/25 vs Rhinelander	15-0
04/24/25 vs Northland Pines	17-0
04/22/25 @ Antigo	10-2

Medford came tearing into Friday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Tomahawk Hatchets a 7-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Raiders also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.

Rylee Hraby made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.

In other batting news, Zayleah Leonhardt was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Addison Brahmer was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.

Medford hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive contests.

Medford pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Tomahawk, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Medford is set to take on their familiar foe Mosinee at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Raiders 3.1, the Indians 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Tomahawk will challenge rival Antigo at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.