Softball Recap: Tuslaw Wins Going Away Against Northwest

Mustangs

Margin (Wins)

04/12/25 vs Rittman	16
03/29/25 @ Waynedale	15
03/29/25 @ Waynedale	13
04/04/25 @ Northwest	11
04/28/25 vs Orrville	10

Tuslaw won the last time they faced Northwest and things went their way on Friday too. The Mustangs were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Indians. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Isabel McCune made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hailey Carano, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaydence Chapman, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.

Tuslaw was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are 9-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Tuslaw is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Northwest, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Coming up, Tuslaw is taking a road trip to face off against Triway at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 10.8 runs per game this season. As for Northwest, they will welcome Barberton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.