Softball Recap: Metro-East Lutheran Takes a Loss

Metro-East Lutheran extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-12 in the process. They came up short against the East Alton-Wood River Oilers, falling 11-3. If the Knights were looking for revenge after losing 10-9 to the Oilers when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Metro-East Lutheran saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexis Weber, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

As for East Alton-Wood River, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-12. Considering they have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

On East Alton-Wood River's side, Ellie Beachum made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Beachum has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Camey Adams was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lily Tretter, who went 2-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one double.

Metro-East Lutheran does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for East Alton-Wood River, they are taking a road trip to face off against Gillespie at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Miners will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Oilers surely won't give up without a fight.