Softball Recap: Ferndale Wins Going Away Against United

Yellow Jackets

Margin (Wins)

04/15/25 @ United	16
04/09/25 vs Williamsburg	16
04/30/25 vs United	15
04/28/25 vs Turkeyfoot Valley Area	15
04/17/25 vs Blacklick Valley	13

After only one run in their last game, Ferndale made sure to put some runs up on the board against United on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets were the clear victors by an 18-3 margin over the Lions. The Yellow Jackets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by nine runs or more this season.

Abigail Barley was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and three doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Izabel Chuklochak, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Ferndale hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as United struck out seven times.

Ferndale is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.6 runs over those games. As for United, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-15.

Coming up, Ferndale will venture away from home to face off against Berlin Brothersvalley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellow Jackets will need to watch out since the Mountaineers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for United, they will head out on the road to challenge Portage at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.