Softball Recap: Ralston Rams vs. Omaha North Vikings
Ralston posted their biggest victory since September 21st on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Omaha North Vikings with a sharp 19-1 win. Considering the Rams have won 13 contests by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Bayla Bodnar and Lilly Elsasser made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Bodnar pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Meanwhile, Elsasser tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. At the plate, Bodnar went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Elsasser scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tatum Farrell was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. What's more, she also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had in her last 13 matches. Another player making a difference was Taylor Bergman, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Ralston always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .885. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Ralston's victory was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-10. As for Omaha North, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 14 of their last 15 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-20 record this season.
Ralston will face off against Mercy at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Omaha North does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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