Softball Recap: Muncie Central Takes a Loss

Muncie Central had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-9 to make it 12. They lost 17-0 to the Wes-Del Warriors. The Bearcats were not able to make up for their loss to the Warriors from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.

As for Wes-Del, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-3. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.9 runs on average over those games.

For Wes-Del's part, Devyn Jaycox was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Jaycox has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Brooklynn Eden was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kenzie Anderson, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Muncie Central will face off against Union City at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wes-Del, they will square off against Eastern Hancock at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Royals have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.