Softball Recap: Plattsburg Has No Trouble Against Stewartsville

After only two runs in their last game, Plattsburg made sure to put some runs up on the board against Stewartsville on Monday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Cardinals with a sharp 16-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Penelope Irizarry

Batters Struck Out

10/06/25 @ Stewartsville	10
10/02/25 @ North Platte	3
09/30/25 @ East Buchanan	5
09/29/25 @ DeKalb	5
09/25/25 @ Penney	4

Penelope Irizarry made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.4 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in October of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lilly Nelson, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rylan Burnett, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Plattsburg lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Plattsburg now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Stewartsville, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plattsburg will welcome West Platte at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bluejays will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Stewartsville, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against North Andrew at 5:00 p.m.