Softball Recap: Make It Eight in a Row for Greendale

Panthers

Previous Games

04/30/26 vs New Berlin Eisenhower	9-0
04/28/26 @ Pius XI Catholic	11-0
04/28/26 @ Pius XI Catholic	11-0
04/25/26 vs Wauwatosa East	5-3
04/25/26 vs Manitowoc Lincoln	10-0
+ 3 more games

Greendale came tearing into Thursday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the New Berlin Eisenhower Lions with a sharp 9-0 win. Give the Panthers' pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.

Ayla Krecklow and Maddie Martin were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Krecklow pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Martin didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Krecklow has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Krecklow went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Martin went 3-for-4 with one RBI.

In other batting news, Aubrey Cook was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Ella Padron, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

Greendale kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in 12 consecutive contests.

The victory was their first at home, bumping their record up to 12-2-1. As for New Berlin Eisenhower, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Greendale is set to take on their familiar foe Wisconsin Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 2.3, the Vikings 2.3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, New Berlin Eisenhower will square off against rival Pius XI Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.