Softball Recap: Lapel Wins Going Away Against Elwood

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

04/23/25 vs Muncie Central	20
03/25/25 vs Heritage Christian	19
04/18/25 @ Anderson	14
05/03/25 vs Greencastle	12
05/19/25 vs Elwood	10

Lapel was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Elwood on Monday. The Bulldogs blew past the Panthers 11-1. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won 12 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Ava Everman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Delaney Balser and Laylah Gore did most of the damage at the plate: Balser went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, while Gore went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Those three hits gave Balser a new career-high.

Lapel was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .552. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elwood only posted a batting average of .350.

Lapel has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for Elwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lapel will host Alexandria-Monroe at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Elwood, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Monroe Central at 5:30 p.m.