Softball Recap: Eastern Wayne Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

03/04/25 vs Greene Central	11
03/25/25 @ Beddingfield	10
04/01/25 vs Goldsboro	8
04/08/25 vs Spring Creek	6

Eastern Wayne had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Spring Creek Gators as they made off with a 7-1 victory. Considering the Warriors have won four matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Mallory Reed was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.

In other batting news, Hannah Lee was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and three runs. That home run was her first of the season. Arianna Harvey was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.

Eastern Wayne lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Eastern Wayne's record now sits at 7-2. As for Spring Creek, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastern Wayne will welcome Beddingfield at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors are facing the Bruins at the right time seeing as the Bruins are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Spring Creek, they will be playing at home against Princeton at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Gators' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 10.3 runs per game this season.