Softball Recap: Auburn Takes a Loss

Trojans

Previous 5 Games

05/04/26 vs Meridian	0-11
04/30/26 @ Maroa-Forsyth	15-11
04/25/26 vs Monmouth United	12-0
04/25/26 @ Pontiac	8-5
04/24/26 @ Greenfield/Northwestern	6-13

Auburn dropped down to 7-17 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Meridian Hawks, falling 11-0. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Trojans' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Auburn saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addi Jones, who went 1-for-3 with one triple.

As for Meridian, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.

On Meridian's side, Ashley Schelling was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Schelling has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Morgan Knierim, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last four games she's played. Shelby Renfro was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Auburn will welcome PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bluejays have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.9 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Meridian, they will challenge Shelbyville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rams have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.25 runs per game on average), something the Hawks will no doubt try to take advantage of.