Softball Game Preview: Glenwood Titans vs. Decatur Eisenhower Panthers

Glenwood has gone a perfect 10-0 against Decatur Eisenhower recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Titans will look to defend their home field against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Glenwood has 12 straight victories, Decatur Eisenhower has eight straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.

Glenwood gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over Pleasant Plains. The Titans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matchups by six runs or more this season.

Irie Lohrenz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Lohrenz was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.

Hope Gilmore

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/12/25 vs Pleasant Plains	4
04/15/25 @ Jacksonville	3
04/10/25 vs St. Anthony	3
03/25/25 vs Normal University	3
04/12/24 @ Edwardsville	3

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hope Gilmore, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Bobb, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

Glenwood was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pleasant Plains only posted a batting average of .167.

Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Decatur Eisenhower's offense. They lost 11-0 to Champaign Central on Friday.

Glenwood's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Decatur Eisenhower, their loss dropped their record down to 2-16.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Glenwood has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Decatur Eisenhower struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.