Softball Recap: Holgate Comes Up Short

Tigers

Team Score (Highest)

04/11/26 vs McComb	6
04/06/26 vs Kalida	4
04/11/26 vs McComb	2
04/07/26 vs Liberty Center	2

Holgate extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 21-6 to the McComb Panthers. On the bright side, the six- run performance marked the Tigers' highest-scoring contest to date.

As for McComb, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Considering they have won six matchups by more than 11 runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

For McComb's part, Alyvia Shaheen looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Shaheen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.

At the plate, McComb let Jocelyn Van Seghbroeck and Emma Abbott run wild. Van Seghbroeck went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI, while Abbott went 2-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Van Seghbroeck a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jordan Kline, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Holgate is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Paulding at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for McComb, they are taking a road trip to face off against Arcadia at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Redskins have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.