Softball Recap: Gering Wins Going Away Against Gothenburg

Gering won the last time they faced Gothenburg and things went their way on Saturday too. The Bulldogs blew past the Swedes 14-2. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by eight runs or more this season.

Libby Baum looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in September of 2024.

Avah Escamilla

Runs Batted In (Career)

09/06/25 vs Gothenburg	4
10/07/24 vs Scottsbluff	3
09/02/25 vs Alliance	2
08/26/25 vs Hershey	2
09/21/24 @ North Platte	2

At the plate, Avah Escamilla was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rileigh Dane, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Gering was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gothenburg only posted a batting average of .182.

Gering now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Gothenburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.

Gering has already played their next contest, a 7-3 win against Chadron on the 6th. As for Gothenburg, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 13-3 loss against McCook on the 6th.