Softball Recap: Western Tech & Environmental Science's Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

Western Tech & Environmental Science came into Thursday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Patapsco Patriots on Thursday as they made off with a 17-3 win. Considering the Wolverines have won four contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Nicole Camacho

Batters Struck Out

04/24/25 @ Patapsco	3
04/10/25 @ Dundalk	0
03/15/25 @ Maryvale Prep	3

Nicole Camacho made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with six stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Danica Minter and Mars Althouse did most of the damage at the plate: Minter went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and one run, while Althouse went a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Althouse has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Juliahna Thomas, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.

Western Tech & Environmental Science kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Western Tech & Environmental Science's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Patapsco, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-8.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Western Tech & Environmental Science beat the Patriots by a score of 15-5 later that day.