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| 04/21/25 - Away | 16-6 W |
| 04/15/24 - Home | 6-0 W |
| 05/19/23 - Away | 22-4 W |
| 05/13/22 - Home | 11-4 W |
| 04/19/21 - Away | 9-19 L |
| + 5 more games |
Southwood won the last time they faced Bluffton and things went their way on Monday too. The Knights put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 16-6 win.
Natalie Sutphin made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Rylee Thomas was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBI. Izzy Ashba was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Southwood kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Southwood's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Bluffton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southwood will square off against Eastbrook at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Bluffton, they will face off against Wabash at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Apaches have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.6 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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