Softball Recap: Charlotte Latin Triumphs

It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Charlotte Latin ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Providence Day Chargers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hawks have posted since March 26, 2024.

Sydney Thune

Batters Struck Out

04/15/25 @ Providence Day	6
04/14/25 @ Charlotte Christian	16
04/03/25 @ Cannon	13
03/26/25 vs Greater Cabarrus S	15
03/11/25 vs Sun Valley	8
+ 4 more games

Sydney Thune and Ainsley Sullivan made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Thune struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Sullivan struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Thune has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. At bat, Thune scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Sullivan scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avery Bly, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.

Charlotte Latin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The victory made it two in a row for Charlotte Latin and bumps their season record up to 11-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Providence Day, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charlotte Latin will square off against Cannon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Providence Day, they will face off against Covenant Day at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Chargers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.