Softball Recap: Reading Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Blue Devils

Previous 5 Games

04/09/25 @ Indian Hill	7-6
04/07/25 vs Indian Hill	13-7
04/02/25 vs Finneytown	20-1
03/27/25 @ Lockland	17-2
03/26/25 @ Norwood	22-5

While Reading's victory against Indian Hill wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Blue Devils had just enough and edged out the Braves 7-6 on Wednesday. Winning may never get old, but the Blue Devils sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.

Kotah Brisbin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Eliza Schierloh was a standout: she scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Mowell, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one triple.

Schierloh wasn't the only one making solid contact: Reading 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 11 hits in five consecutive contests.

Reading's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Indian Hill, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Reading will square off against Mercy McAuley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for Indian Hill, they will take on Madeira at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.