Softball Recap: Mexico Extends Winning Streak to Three

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

09/11/25 @ Hannibal	11
09/09/25 vs Kirksville	8
09/02/25 vs Marshall	8
09/08/25 vs Hallsville	7
09/22/25 @ Marshall	6

Mexico waltzed into their game on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Marshall Owls as they made off with an 8-2 win. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by six runs or more this season.

Aleigha Henderson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hannah Loyd, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Maddy Feger was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

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

Mexico's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Marshall, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mexico will take on Moberly at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Marshall, they will face off against Fulton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.