Softball Game Preview: Harrison Raiders vs. Noblesville Millers

By Team Reports Apr 20, 2025, 10:08pm

Softball Preview: Harrison Raiders vs. Noblesville Millers

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Harrison and Noblesville are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2017, but likely not for long. The Raiders will be playing at home against the Millers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Harrison is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.

On Thursday, Harrison didn't have quite enough to beat Fishers and fell 6-4. The Raiders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Harrison saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bradi Odom, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Another was Ashley Dunk, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Noblesville put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Lawrence North 11-1. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Addison Retzinger spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Noblesville got a massive performance out of Bella Hughes, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Delaney Rundle, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Noblesville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive matchups.

Harrison's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Noblesville, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Harrison has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Noblesville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.

Harrison took their victory against Noblesville when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 10-0 score. Will the Raiders repeat their success, or do the Millers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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