Softball Recap: Sandwich Snaps Three-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Sandwich had lost three games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 7-8 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Plano Reapers by a score of 6-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-5 on April 8th.

Brooklyn Marks made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Marks was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.

In other batting news, Kayden Corneils was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run. Another player making a difference was Jillian Freemon, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.

Sandwich hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in five consecutive contests.

As for Plano, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13-1 record this season. Having soared to a lofty 29 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.

On Plano's side, Chesney Schimandle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits. Schimandle has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Plano saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chloe Rowe, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Sandwich will take on rival Johnsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Plano is set to challenge their familiar foe Woodstock North at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.