Softball Recap: Dover-Eyota Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory

Eagles

Previous 6 Games

05/12/25 vs Lourdes	9-1
05/10/25 vs Plainview-Elgin-Millville	12-7
05/10/25 vs Plainview-Elgin-Millville	9-1
05/09/25 vs Zumbrota-Mazeppa	3-2
05/08/25 @ Chatfield	13-11
05/06/25 @ Caledonia	2-1

Dover-Eyota had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.4 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Monday. They blew past Lourdes 9-1. The result was nothing new for Dover-Eyota, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Aubrey Foster spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Dover-Eyota got a massive performance out of Olivea Banitt, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits Banitt has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaidyn Ihrke, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Dover-Eyota was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher in three consecutive matchups.

Dover-Eyota pushed their record up to 14-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Lourdes, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dover-Eyota will host Lake City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lourdes, they will welcome Cannon Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.