Softball Recap: Indian Creek Makes It Four in a Row at Home

Braves

Margin (Wins)

04/07/25 @ Greenwood	17
04/23/25 vs Brown County	10
04/21/25 @ Cloverdale	10
04/08/25 vs Indianapolis Lutheran	10
05/05/25 vs Martinsville	7

Indian Creek lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Martinsville, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's match. The Braves put the hurt on the Artesians with a sharp 10-3 victory on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Braves, who have now won five games by seven runs or more so far this season.

Kristen Soots made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Corrynne Gregory, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jada Shepard, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Indian Creek was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Martinsville only posted a batting average of .222.

Indian Creek's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Martinsville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Indian Creek will square off against Cascade at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cadets will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Braves surely won't give up without a fight. As for Martinsville, they will face off against Franklin Community at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Artesians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Grizzly Cubs have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.