Softball Recap: Hilliard Darby Extends Road Winning Streak to Six

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

03/31/25 @ Whitley County	16
03/25/25 @ St. Francis DeSales	14
03/26/25 vs Wooster	12
03/31/25 @ Fairdale	10
04/09/25 @ Dublin Jerome	9

While Hilliard Darby didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Dublin Jerome Celtics on Wednesday as they made off with a 16-7 win. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by seven runs or more this season.

Gabby Jordan looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Carli Ludban, who went 2-for-4 with six RBI, one triple, and one double. Kaydence Speelman was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

Hilliard Darby kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dublin Jerome only managed eight hits.

Hilliard Darby's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Dublin Jerome, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hilliard Darby will welcome Olentangy at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Braves have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.14 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Dublin Jerome, they will be playing at home against Olentangy Berlin at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday.