Softball Recap: Montello Hilltoppers vs. Pardeeville Bulldogs
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| 05/04/26 - Home | 14-13 W |
| 04/13/26 - Away | 7-0 W |
| 04/22/25 - Away | 0-15 L |
| 04/01/25 - Home | 0-20 L |
| 04/30/24 - Home | 3-12 L |
| + 5 more games |
Montello had lost five straight, but after bumping their record up to 2-10 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Pardeeville Bulldogs 14-13. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-0 back in April.
Aubrey Deford was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kyla Calnin, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs.
Montello was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pardeeville only posted a batting average of .310.
As for Pardeeville, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-11. On the bright side, the 13- run performance marked their highest-scoring matchup to date.
On Pardeeville's side, Sarah Burnaman and Fynnlei Laybourn stepped up to the plate in a big way. Burnaman got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Laybourn went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Addyson Neary, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Montello didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-4 loss against Randolph on the 8th. As for Pardeeville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 18-11 defeat against Markesan on the 7th.
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