Softball Recap: Edwin O. Smith Wins Going Away Against Wethersfield

After only two runs in their last match, Edwin O. Smith made sure to put some runs up on the board against Wethersfield on Wednesday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over the Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.

Olivia Lipps

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/23/25 @ Wethersfield	5
04/16/25 @ Maloney	3
04/14/25 vs Middletown	2
04/09/25 vs Windsor	2
04/22/24 vs Enfield	2

Olivia Lipps made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, one run, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Louise Champage and Rachael Morales did most of the damage at the plate: Champage went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Morales went a perfect 5-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles Morales has posted since back in May of 2024. Abby Jeffers also deserves some recognition as she scored her first runs of the season.

Edwin O. Smith always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Edwin O. Smith has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Wethersfield, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Edwin O. Smith will face off against Conard at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Wethersfield, they will square off against Windsor at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.88 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.