Softball Recap: Sullivan Sets Scoring Season-High Against Okaw Valley

Redskins

Team Score (Highest)

04/24/25 @ Okaw Valley	21
04/07/25 vs Neoga	16
03/22/25 vs Genoa-Kingston	15
04/15/25 @ Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond	13
03/25/25 @ Arthur-Okaw Christian	13

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sullivan). Everything went their way against the Okaw Valley Timberwolves on Thursday as they made off with a 21-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Redskins, who have now won seven games by six runs or more so far this season.

Natalie Stinson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Taylar Mercer and Karson Robinson did most of the damage at the plate: Mercer got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Robinson went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most stolen bases Robinson has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kylee Freese, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.

Sullivan kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The win was the third in a row for Sullivan, bringing their record up to 13-8. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Okaw Valley, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.

Looking ahead, Sullivan will head out on the road to take on Tuscola at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Redskins surely won't give up without a fight. As for Okaw Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Heritage at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.23 runs per game on average), something the Timberwolves will no doubt try to take advantage of.