Softball Recap: Lewis Cass' Luck Changes for the Better on Monday

Lewis Cass had lost five games straight , but after bumping their record up to 3-6 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Northwestern Tigers 5-4. That's more bragging rights for the Kings, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Ruth (Amma) Fitzhugh

Batters Struck Out

04/28/25 @ Northwestern	9
04/26/25 @ Twin Lakes	7
04/23/25 vs Peru	13
04/17/25 @ Winamac	9
04/14/25 vs Caston	8

Ruth (Amma) Fitzhugh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Laney Davis, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Ava Hubner was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Lewis Cass lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.

As for Northwestern, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

On Northwestern's side, Bailey Marcus was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Marcus was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run.

Marcus wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tessa Ortman, who went 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lewis Cass will host Whitko at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Kings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Northwestern, they will welcome Hamilton Heights at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.