Softball Recap: De Pere's Luck Changes for the Better on Thursday

Redbirds

Margin (Wins)

04/03/25 @ Green Bay Southwest	21
04/29/25 vs Sheboygan South	18
04/29/25 vs Sheboygan South	17
05/07/25 vs Green Bay Southwest	15
04/15/25 @ Sheboygan North	13

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, De Pere brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They never let the Manitowoc Lincoln Ships get on the board and left with a 10-0 win on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Redbirds, who have now won nine matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.

Bella Robinett was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last ten games. Jaelyn Craig was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

De Pere always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .577. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manitowoc Lincoln only posted an OBP of .118.

De Pere moved to 15-8 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Manitowoc Lincoln, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. De Pere is set to challenge their familiar foe Notre Dame Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Manitowoc Lincoln will take on rival Bay Port at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.