Softball Recap: Tartan's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Tartan can bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Simley Spartans. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last seven times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Leah Borgwardt was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. Borgwardt was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

River Ambourn

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/07/25 vs Simley	3
05/01/25 vs Hastings	2
04/30/25 vs Two Rivers	2
04/22/25 @ Hill-Murray	2
05/02/25 @ North	1

In other batting news, Sydney Fearing and River Ambourn did most of the damage at the plate: Fearing went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Ambourn went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave Ambourn a new career-high. Alexis Radanke was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

Tartan was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher in three consecutive matchups.

Tartan picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 2-13. As for Simley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tartan will square off against Hill-Murray at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Titans are facing the Pioneers at the right time seeing as the Pioneers are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Simley, they will face off against Mahtomedi at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Zephyrs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed ten runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of.