Softball Recap: Vidalia's Luck Changes for the Better on Monday

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Vidalia brought some dynamite into their most recent game. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Rayville Hornets a 20-0 shutout on Monday. The win was some much needed relief for the Vikings as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.

Kinsley LeBlanc was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.

Ali Welch

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/14/25 vs Rayville	4
03/10/25 @ Delta Charter	3
03/07/25 @ Hammond	2
04/03/25 vs Harrisonburg	1
03/25/25 @ Block	1

In other batting news, Piper Weatherly and Ali Welch did most of the damage at the plate: Weatherly scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2, while Welch went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave Welch a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lillie Seyfarth, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Vidalia's victory bumped their record up to 8-18. As for Rayville, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-18.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vidalia will challenge Monterey at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rayville, they will venture away from home to take on Sicily Island at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.