Softball Recap: Paoli's Luck Changes for the Better on Monday

Paoli came into Monday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Austin Eagles 18-8 on Monday. The Rams have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Eagles, too.

Sofia Smith

Hits (Career)

05/11/26 @ Austin	4
05/04/26 @ Perry Central	3
05/01/26 vs Lanesville	3
04/16/26 @ Orleans	3
03/31/26 @ Scottsburg	2

Paoli got a massive performance out of Sofia Smith, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those four hits gave Smith a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Izabella Apple, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Paoli always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .630. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Austin only posted an OBP of .375.

Paoli's victory bumped their record up to 3-13. As for Austin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

Paoli will take on Loogootee at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Austin, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 15-7 loss against Clarksville on the 12th.