Softball Recap: Stuttgart Has No Trouble Against Rector

Ricebirds

Margin (Wins)

03/02/26 vs Parkview	15
03/17/26 vs Mills University Studies	10
03/03/26 vs North Little Rock	10
03/20/26 @ Rector	7

While Stuttgart didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Rector Cougars 12-5 on Friday. The Ricebirds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Stuttgart got a massive performance out of Lily Griffin, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That home run was Griffin's first of the season. Hadlee Currie was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Stuttgart was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .346 or higher in three consecutive contests.

Stuttgart's record now sits at 5-1. As for Rector, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Stuttgart will square off against White Hall at 5:00 p.m. on the 30th. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Ricebirds surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rector, they will face off against Marmaduke at 4:30 p.m. on the 30th. The Greyhounds have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.33 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.