Softball Recap: Amherst Triumphs

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Previous 5 Games

04/15/25 - Away	7-6 W
04/27/24 - Away	18-3 W
04/27/24 - Home	5-1 W
04/27/24 - Away	19-3 W
04/27/24 - Home	19-3 W

While Amherst's win against Neillsville/Granton wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Falcons skirted past the Warriors 7-6. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won five in a row.

Sam Nooyen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, McKenna Orsund was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-5. She also put up two RBI, which were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Calee Schulist, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.

Amherst's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Neillsville/Granton, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.

Coming up, Amherst will head out on the road to face off against Manawa at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolves' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Falcons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Neillsville/Granton, they will look to defend their home field on the 24th against Owen-Withee at 5:00 p.m.