Softball Recap: Danville Has No Trouble Against Oakwood

Vikings

Margin

04/15/25 @ Oakwood	13
03/21/25 @ Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin	7
04/07/25 @ Paris	5
03/27/25 vs Hoopeston	5
04/10/25 @ Armstrong	1

Danville had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-run drubbing they dealt Oakwood on Tuesday. The Vikings blew past the Comets 14-1. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.

Kendall Rannenbarger made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ka'Leah Bellik, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kealee Alyea, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.

Danville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Danville has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Oakwood, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-7-1.

Coming up, Danville will welcome Westville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 12.8 runs per game this season. As for Oakwood, they will venture away from home to challenge Milford at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.