Softball Recap: Shawnee Wins Going Away Against Indian Lake

Braves

Margin (Wins)

04/11/25 vs Tecumseh	15
03/24/25 @ Houston	12
04/10/25 @ Jonathan Alder	11
03/31/25 @ Versailles	10
03/29/25 @ Southeastern Local	10

Shawnee had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Indian Lake on Tuesday. The Braves blew past the Lakers 11-2. Considering the Braves have won six matchups by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Alee Trimmer tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Scarlett Crawford was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Maura Simpson, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.

Shawnee was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Indian Lake only posted a batting average of .259.

Shawnee is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Indian Lake, their loss ended a 13-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-5.

Shawnee wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 7-4 win against Northwestern on the 16th. As for Indian Lake, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 6-3 victory against North Union on the 16th.