Softball Preview: Sullivan Redskins vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg
The Sullivan Redskins will be playing in front of their home fans against Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Sullivan scored the most runs they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 12-9 to Taylorville.
Taylar Mercer was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Ellie Lehman, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a triple.
Even though they lost, Sullivan lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They blew past Okaw Valley 18-1. While fans of Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg might be used to big wins, the 17-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Kendra Hayes made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Hayes was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Mya Friese was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Zaida Wascher was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
Sullivan's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season.
Sullivan beat Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg 10-6 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Does Sullivan have another victory up their sleeve, or will Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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