Softball Recap: Grand Blanc Has No Trouble Against Bay City Western

Bobcats

Margin (Wins)

04/24/25 vs Carman-Ainsworth	16
04/24/25 vs Carman-Ainsworth	16
05/05/25 @ Bay City Western	13
04/21/25 @ Davison	12
04/17/25 @ Midland	12

While Grand Blanc put up some runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Bay City Western. The Bobcats were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Warriors. Considering the Bobcats have won ten matches by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Kayla Blumenschein made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ella Stevenson, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Alaina Trotter was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run.

Grand Blanc was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .303 or higher in three consecutive games.

Grand Blanc's record now sits at 14-2. As for Bay City Western, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Grand Blanc is set to square off against their familiar foe Heritage at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Bay City Western will challenge rival Saginaw at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.