Softball Recap: Triway triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Carter Wachtel

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 8:05pm

Softball Recap: Triway Titans vs. Tuslaw Mustangs

While Triway put up some runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Tuslaw. The Triway Titans came out on top against the Tuslaw Mustangs by a score of 3-0. That's two games straight that Triway has won by exactly three runs.

Carter Wachtel made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Wachtel has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Wachtel was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Hochstetler, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.

The win made it two in a row for Triway and bumps their season record up to 22-2. As for Tuslaw, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-7.

Triway will head out on the road to face off against Fairless at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Triway is looking to tack on another W to their 11-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Tuslaw, they will be playing at home against Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Tuslaw's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

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