Softball Recap: Hazel Park Wins Going Away Against Eastpointe

Vikings

Margin (Wins)

04/30/25 vs Eastpointe	20
04/30/25 vs Eastpointe	17
04/24/25 @ Roseville	16
04/16/25 @ Clintondale	16
04/09/25 vs Madison	16

Hazel Park won the last time they faced Eastpointe and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Vikings blew past the Shamrocks 22-2. Considering the Vikings have won eight matches by more than 12 runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Madison Platt (2027) made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Hazel Park got a massive performance out of La'Onna Otis (2027), who went 2-for-3 with six stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Otis (2027) is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games she's played. Maddie Meade (2027) was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.

The victory made it two in a row for Hazel Park and bumps their season record up to 8-10. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.5 runs over those games. As for Eastpointe, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Hazel Park is set to square off against their familiar foe Madison at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Eastpointe will face off against rival Fitzgerald at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.