Softball Recap: Pittsville Gets the Win

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Previous Games

05/12/26 - Home	7-6 W
05/13/25 - Away	10-9 W
04/23/24 - Home	15-5 W
03/29/22 - Away	1-20 L
03/29/19 - Away	2-12 L
+ 2 more games

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Pittsville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past the Necedah Cardinals 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since May 13, 2025.

Lana Vollert was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Harper Abel and Madison Bartlett did most of the damage at the plate: Abel got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Bartlett went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Abel is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Trinity Fox, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.

Pittsville's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-8. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Necedah, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Pittsville will take on Port Edwards at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Necedah, they will venture away from home to face off against New Lisbon at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rockets have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.