Softball Recap: Wakeland Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Win

Wolverines

Margin (Wins)

03/18/25 @ Creekview	17
03/11/25 @ Newman Smith	16
03/26/25 @ Turner	12
03/14/25 vs Highland Park	12
03/07/25 vs The Colony	10

Wakeland had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Turner on Wednesday. Wakeland's pitcher stepped up to hand Turner a 12-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Wolverines, who have now won 12 matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Jordan Mcnees looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Lauren McIllwain was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two triples, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most triples she has posted since back in February. Ella Faris was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.

The victory (which was Wakeland's sixth in a row) raised their record to 15-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Turner, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Wakeland is set to challenge their familiar foe Reedy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Wakeland is on a four-game streak of home wins, Reedy a four-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind. Meanwhile, Turner will face off against rival The Colony at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.