Softball Recap: Bend Wins Going Away Against Redmond

Lava Bears

Margin (Wins)

04/16/25 vs Redmond	15
05/09/25 vs Redmond	14
04/22/25 @ Summit	14
04/29/25 @ Redmond	12
04/26/25 vs Corvallis	12

Bend never let their opponents score on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 14-0 margin over the Redmond Panthers. The Lava Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by six runs or more this season.

Taylor Aldrich and Janelle Guiney were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Aldrich pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Guiney pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Aldrich has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. At the plate, Aldrich went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Guiney got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run and one double. That's the most RBI Aldrich has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Bend got a massive performance out of Lauren Glasser, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Glasser has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cassidy Sandgren, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Bend 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 eight hits in 17 consecutive games.

Bend has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for Redmond, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14-1 record this season.

Bend will venture away from home to square off against Ridgeview at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Ravens will roll in looking for their 20th straight victory, something the Lava Bears surely won't give up without a fight. As for Redmond, they will welcome Summit at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Storm have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.06 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.