The Frontier Falcons will face off against the West Lafayette Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Frontier has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rossville hit Frontier with a six-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons lost 13-3 to the Hornets. The Falcons have struggled against the Hornets recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Emmalyn Stockment was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Addi Govert, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, West Lafayette entered their matchup against Western on Monday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Red Devils fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Red Devils have suffered against the Panthers since May 12, 2023.
Molly Mansfield spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, West Lafayette saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eleanor Hurt, who went 1-for-3 with one run. Juliana Martinez also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
West Lafayette's defeat dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Frontier, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Frontier suffered a grim 12-5 defeat to West Lafayette when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
