Softball Recap: Villa Madonna Wins Going Away Against Dayton

By Team Reports May 7, 2025, 8:23pm

Softball Recap: Villa Madonna Vikings vs. Dayton Greendevils

The home team had won the previous five meetings between Villa Madonna and Dayton, and Villa Madonna kept the tradition alive. The Vikings blew past the Greendevils 11-1 on Wednesday. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by exactly ten runs.

Cam Kratzer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI and one double. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 3.1 RBI per game.

Kate Gibbs

Hits (Career)

05/07/25 vs Dayton3
03/28/25 @ Newport2
03/27/25 @ Bellevue2
03/26/25 @ St. Henry2
03/21/25 @ Bellevue2

In other batting news, Kate Gibbs was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Bree Brown was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

Villa Madonna kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Villa Madonna's record now sits at 8-6. As for Dayton, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Villa Madonna will head out to face off against Boone County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dayton, they will venture away from home to challenge Calvary Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Greendevils are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a six-game losing streak.

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