Softball Recap: Melba Comes Up Short

Melba extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-6. They fell 6-2 to the New Plymouth Pilgrims. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Mustangs couldn't push the score so high this time.

Analyse Durham made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Jessie Rea, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.

As for New Plymouth, they pushed their record up to 8-6 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games.

On New Plymouth's side, Makiah Weideman made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Weideman has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Weideman wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landyn Jenkins, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was Jenkins' first of the season. Leeann Hartzel was another, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Melba will venture away from home to take on Weiser at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Wolverines' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for New Plymouth, they are taking a road trip to face off against Parma at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.