Softball Recap: Goshen Wins Going Away Against Batavia

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

03/25/25 @ Blanchester	15
04/02/25 vs Batavia	13
03/27/25 @ Mercy McAuley	10
04/28/25 vs Wilmington	7
05/07/25 @ Batavia	6

Goshen never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over the Batavia Bulldogs. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.

The result came thanks to Kenzie Durbin's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Goshen let Charlize Schulz and Josie Purdy run wild. Schulz went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Purdy went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits Schulz has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Makayla Campbell, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Goshen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Goshen's win bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Batavia, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Goshen will welcome Hillsboro at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Batavia, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Archbishop McNicholas at 5:00 p.m. The Bulldogs are facing the Rockets at the right time seeing as the Rockets are stuck on a three-game losing streak.