Softball Recap: Daniel Takes a Loss

Lions

Previous 5 Games

04/28/26 @ Blue Ridge	0-11
04/24/26 vs Pickens	11-1
04/21/26 @ Travelers Rest	13-8
04/17/26 vs Berea	7-3
04/14/26 vs Seneca	2-5

Daniel dropped down to 6-18 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They lost 11-0 to the Blue Ridge Tigers. Considering the last time the Lions couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.

As for Blue Ridge, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. Considering they have won nine games by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

For Blue Ridge's part, Kilee Grant made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Grant has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Madison Jennings and Kaelynn Partain did most of the damage at the plate: Jennings went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double, while Partain went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI Jennings has posted since back in March. Braelynn Corn was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Daniel will take on Palmetto at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Blue Ridge, they will challenge Berea at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.