Softball Recap: Noblesville extends home winning streak to seven

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 6:42pm

Softball Recap: Noblesville Millers vs. Carmel Greyhounds

Noblesville won the last time they faced Carmel, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Noblesville Millers had just enough and edged the Carmel Greyhounds out 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Noblesville.

Lulu Van Beek tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over 6.2 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Noblesville saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Delaney Rundle, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

On Carmel's side, Jayden Kleiner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Noblesville's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-9. As for Carmel, their loss dropped their record down to 8-15.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Noblesville will square off against McCutcheon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Carmel, they are on the road again on Friday to play Terre Haute North Vigo at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Carmel has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

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