Softball Recap: Millersport Turns Things Around After Road Loss

Lakers

Margin (Wins)

04/07/25 vs Wellington School	24
04/23/25 @ Harvest Prep	23
03/25/25 vs Liberty Christian Academy	17
04/08/25 vs Fairfield Christian Academy	16
04/17/25 @ Miller	14

There's no place like home for Millersport, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. Everything went their way against the Berne Union Rockets on Wednesday as they made off with a 17-6 win. Considering the Lakers have won 13 matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Kendyl Bonkowski was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.

In other batting news, Emma Raver was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Scarlet Sheets also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.

Millersport was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .625. They are 11-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Millersport's victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Berne Union, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-9.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Millersport will venture away from home to square off against Wellington School at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Lakers are facing the Jaguars at the right time seeing as the Jaguars are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Berne Union, they will challenge Harvest Prep at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.8 runs per game on average), something the Rockets will no doubt try to take advantage of.