Softball Recap: Thompson Has No Trouble Against Carrington

Tommies

Margin (Wins)

04/26/25 @ Harvey	15
05/06/25 @ Carrington	11
05/02/25 @ Larimore	11
04/22/25 @ Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg	11
04/04/25 @ Valley City	11

Thompson's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 16-5 margin over the Carrington Cardinals. Considering the Tommies have won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Abigail Olson spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Claire Kolling, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Andie Schwab, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Thompson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carrington only posted a batting average of .150.

Thompson pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Carrington, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.

Thompson has already played their next contest, a 6-1 loss against Fargo North on the 9th. As for Carrington, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 3-2 defeat against Ray on the 9th.