Softball Recap: St. Helena Makes It Seven in a Row at Home

Saints

Margin (Wins)

03/13/25 vs Credo	14
03/25/25 vs Clear Lake	12
04/07/25 vs Middletown	10
04/03/25 @ Kelseyville	10
04/02/25 vs Cloverdale	10

St. Helena got themselves on the board against Fort Bragg on Tuesday, but Fort Bragg never followed suit. They were the clear victors by an 8-0 margin over the Timberwolves. The result was nothing new for the Saints, who have now won ten matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Tahlia Smith made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Lillian Grimes was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Emily Glakeler, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.

St. Helena's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Fort Bragg, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. St. Helena is set to challenge their familiar foe Upper Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Fort Bragg will square off against rival Kelseyville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.