Softball Recap: Valparaiso Wins Going Away Against Michigan City

Vikings

Margin

04/16/25 @ Michigan City	13
04/15/25 @ Merrillville	11
04/14/25 @ Kouts	2
04/12/25 @ Highland	2

Valparaiso entered their tilt with Michigan City on Wednesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Wolves 14-1. That looming 14-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Vikings yet this season.

Brooklyn Hudson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Delilah Kincaid was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Maddie Horka was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.

Valparaiso kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in five consecutive games.

Valparaiso's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Michigan City, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valparaiso will take on Knox at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Michigan City, they will square off against Hammond Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.