Softball Recap: Richland Center Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Richland Center extended their winning streak to three on Saturday, bumping their season record up to 9-7 in the process. They blew past the Hillsboro Tigers 14-1. This was payback for the Hornets, who suffered a 14-10 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Kyree Fischer

Batters Struck Out

05/10/25 vs Hillsboro	8
05/08/25 @ River Valley	9
05/06/25 @ Lancaster	13
05/03/25 vs Auburndale	10
05/03/25 vs Seneca	11
+ 10 more games

Chloe Darling and Kyree Fischer were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Darling pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Fischer struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances. At bat, Darling went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Fischer got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and three RBI. That home run was Darling's first of the season.

In other batting news, Abaigeal Williams was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Maddie McGlynn, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Richland Center kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

As for Hillsboro, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. The game marked their lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

On Hillsboro's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carmen Erickson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.

Richland Center is on the road again on Saturday to play Ithaca at 1:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Hornets 3.2, the Bulldogs 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Hillsboro, they will take on Necedah at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.