Softball Recap: Kimball Union Academy Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Victory

Wildcats

Previous 5 Games

04/30/25 @ Winchendon	17-7
04/30/25 @ Cushing Academy	10-2
04/25/25 @ Northfield Mount Hermon	16-1
04/23/25 @ New Hampton School	22-4
04/19/25 @ Kingswood Oxford	9-6

Kimball Union Academy came tearing into Wednesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Winchendon Wapiti with a sharp 17-7 victory. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by eight runs or more this season.

Adi Runge made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.

In other batting news, Kimball Union Academy got a massive performance out of Leila Portugal, who went 4-for-5 with six stolen bases, five runs, and one RBI. With that strong performance, Portugal is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Zoie Stevens, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.

Kimball Union Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Kimball Union Academy pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Kimball Union Academy is set to take on their familiar foe Holderness at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Winchendon will face off against rival Cushing Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.