Softball Recap: Riesel Drops Season-High Score on Hubbard

Indians

Margin (Wins)

04/11/25 @ Hubbard	17
03/18/25 vs Mart	16
04/01/25 vs Abbott	11
03/25/25 @ Dawson	11
04/08/25 vs Hubbard	10

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Riesel). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Hubbard Jaguars a 17-0 shutout on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won nine games by seven runs or more so far this season.

Kyleigh Benton (UAM) made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lauren Summers (UAM), who went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI and three runs. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Guardiola (WC), who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Riesel always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .719. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hubbard only posted an OBP of .273.

Riesel's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Hubbard, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-9-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riesel will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on McGregor at 6:00 p.m. on the 21st. As for Hubbard, they will host Abbott at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.