Softball Recap: Make It Nine in a Row for Wes-Del

Warriors

Previous Games

05/07/25 vs Cowan	9-1
05/02/25 @ Tri-Central	11-0
04/28/25 vs Muncie Central	17-0
04/24/25 vs Monroe Central	25-8
04/23/25 vs Southern Wells	6-0
+ 4 more games

Wes-Del came tearing into Wednesday's contest with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Cowan Blackhawks. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Warriors also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.

Bailee West spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Kenzie Anderson and Marley Bertram did most of the damage at the plate: Anderson went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Bertram went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ansley Draper, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Wes-Del 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 eight hits in nine consecutive matchups.

Wes-Del's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Cowan, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wes-Del will venture away from home to face off against Knightstown at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Cowan, they will head out to square off against Union City at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.