Softball Recap: Mt. Mansfield Takes a Loss

Mt. Mansfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 19th straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Middlebury Tigers, falling 13-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 7-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.

Addie Gillilan

Batters Struck Out

05/05/25 vs Middlebury	7
05/03/25 @ U-32	11
05/01/25 @ Champlain Valley Union	9

Addie Gillilan was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and ten unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.

Gillilan wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tavia Smith-Muodownik, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base.

Mt. Mansfield's record is now 0-4. As for Middlebury, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Mansfield will square off against Essex at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Middlebury, they will face off against Enosburg Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.