Softball Recap: Mayville Victorious

While Mayville didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the Caro Tigers by a score of 11-7 on Wednesday. This was a revenge game for the Wildcats: when they faced off against the Tigers on Wednesday, they had to take a 17-2 defeat.

Emma Fryers

Batters Struck Out

04/29/26 vs Caro	7
04/29/26 vs Caro	7
04/27/26 vs Carsonville-Port Sanilac	5
04/27/26 vs Carsonville-Port Sanilac	10
04/22/26 @ Ubly	5

Emma Fryers made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.

In other batting news, Mayville got a massive performance out of Addyson Jacobs, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Lacey Bruman, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double.

Mayville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They are 6-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Mayville's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Caro, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 3-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mayville will square off against Dryden at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The game will give the Wildcats their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Caro, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Reese at 4:00 p.m. The Rockets will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.