Softball Recap: Munster Extends Winning Streak to Four

Mustangs

Margin (Wins)

05/11/26 @ Hobart	16
05/13/26 @ Highland	12
05/06/26 vs Andrean	11
04/21/26 vs Hobart	11
04/17/26 vs Columbia City	11

Munster had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Wednesday. They blew past the Highland Trojans 15-3. Considering the Mustangs have won ten matchups by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Ally Compton and Kaylee O'Connell were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Compton struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, O'Connell tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Compton has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Compton went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three doubles, while O'Connell went 3-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits Compton has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Miah Almaguer, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Melanie O'Connor, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

Munster's record is now 16-8. As for Highland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-13.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Munster will face off against New Palestine at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Highland, they will take on Hanover Central at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.