Softball Recap: Hazel Park Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Apr 26, 2025, 5:57pm

Softball Recap: Hazel Park Vikings vs. Renaissance Phoenix

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Previous 4 Games

04/26/25 - Home6-16 L
05/16/24 - Home3-13 L
05/21/19 - Home3-20 L
05/03/17 - Home4-25 L

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Hazel Park and Renaissance meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Saturday. The Vikings came up short against the Phoenix, falling 16-6. The Vikings were not able to make up for their loss to the Phoenix from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.

La'Onna Otis (2027) made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Lillian Griffiths (2027) was another key player, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Hazel Park's defeat dropped their record down to 5-6. As for Renaissance, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-5.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Phoenix beat Hazel Park by a score of 14-8 later that day.

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