Softball Recap: Clermont Northeastern Takes a Loss

Clermont Northeastern extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-9 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bethel-Tate Tigers. The Rockets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 12-6.

Jenna Brown

Base on Balls Against

05/07/25 vs Bethel-Tate	2
04/30/25 @ Williamsburg	2
04/23/25 vs Blanchester	1
04/22/25 @ Eastern	2
04/18/25 vs Felicity-Franklin	1

Jenna Brown put in work no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.

Brown wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addisyn Baker, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Another was Bella Wilson, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.

As for Bethel-Tate, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 11-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games.

Like Clermont Northeastern, Bethel-Tate also got a great game from a two-way player: Kaylee Randolph. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Randolph was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI. That stolen base was her first of the season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clermont Northeastern will take on Felicity-Franklin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rockets are facing the Cardinals at the right time seeing as the Cardinals are stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Bethel-Tate, they will square off against New Richmond at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.