Softball Recap: Elkhart triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Laci Stimac

By Team Reports May 6, 2024, 7:38pm

Softball Recap: Elkhart Lions vs. South Bend Riley Wildcats

After losing to South Bend Riley the last time they met, Elkhart decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Elkhart Lions came out on top against the South Bend Riley Wildcats by a score of 5-1 on Monday.

Laci Stimac was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Stimac was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bailey Harris-Rogers, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

On South Bend Riley's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was ELLIANA GONZALES, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base. GONZALES has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.

Elkhart now has a winning record of 9-8. As for South Bend Riley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.

Elkhart will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Concord at 5:30 p.m. As for South Bend Riley, they will head out on the road to take on New Prairie at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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