Softball Recap: Ellsworth Wins Going Away Against Alanson

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Johannesburg-Lewiston, Ellsworth was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They blew past the Alanson Vikings 16-0. The game marked the Lancers' most dominant win of the season so far.

EmmaJo Meier made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. That home run was her first of the season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Delaney Johnson, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those stolen bases were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Karli Gutting, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Ellsworth was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.

Ellsworth now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Alanson, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Ellsworth is set to take on their familiar foe Wolverine on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Alanson will face off against rival Harbor Light Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.