Softball Recap: Edsel Ford Takes a Loss

Edsel Ford had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-18 to make it four. They lost 14-4 to the Taylor Griffins. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Thunderbirds have suffered against the Griffins since May 3, 2021.

As for Taylor, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-16. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 18.5 runs.

For Taylor's part, Madelynn Waddell ?26 and Joslyn MacKenzie ?25 were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Waddell ?26 pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, MacKenzie ?25 didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had over her last seven games. At the plate, Waddell ?26 went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while MacKenzie ?25 went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was MacKenzie ?25's first of the season.

In other batting news, Abby Smolenski ?28 was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sierra Murdoch ?25, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.

As of now, neither Edsel Ford nor Taylor have any future games scheduled.