Softball Recap: Saegertown Wins Going Away Against Rocky Grove

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

04/30/25 @ Lakeview	22
04/05/25 vs Mercyhurst Prep	15
03/29/25 vs Reynolds	11
04/11/25 vs Lakeview	10
03/19/25 vs Union City	10

Saegertown came into Tuesday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Rocky Grove Orioles on Tuesday. Considering the Panthers have won seven games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Hailey Obenrader spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Saegertown let Maddy Pratt and Leah McGill run wild. Pratt went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double, while McGill went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. Those three stolen bases gave McGill a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylie Braymer, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.

Saegertown's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Rocky Grove, they dropped their record down to 6-10 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saegertown will head out to take on Maplewood at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rocky Grove, they will venture away from home to challenge West Middlesex at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Orioles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Big Reds have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.