Softball Recap: Wheeling Park Has No Trouble Against John Marshall

Patriots

Margin (Wins)

03/29/25 vs Warren	15
03/29/25 vs Warren	8
03/25/25 @ Oak Glen	8
03/22/25 @ Martins Ferry	8
04/16/25 @ John Marshall	7

Wheeling Park hadn't done well against John Marshall recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Patriots put the hurt on the Monarchs with a sharp 9-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Delaney Randolph made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March of 2024.

In other batting news, Bryn Ernest was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Tamburin, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.

Wheeling Park hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Wheeling Park's victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for John Marshall, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8.

Looking ahead, Wheeling Park will be playing in front of their home fans against Morgantown at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for the Patriots: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while the Mohigans have snatched up six consecutive wins on the road. As for John Marshall, they will square off against Parkersburg South at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Monarchs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.