Softball Recap: Sturgis Comes Up Short

Sturgis had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-18 to make it five. They lost 17-0 to the Otsego Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.

As for Otsego, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

For Otsego's part, Audrey Lingbeek made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Lingbeek has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one double.

In other batting news, Rylee Knash was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Addy Lucas, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.

While Sturgis had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.