Softball Recap: Red Bud Picks Up Eighth Consecutive Win

Musketeers

Margin (Wins)

03/19/26 vs Valmeyer	17
04/30/26 vs Wesclin	15
03/31/26 vs Dupo	15
03/30/26 @ Granite City	14
04/22/26 vs Columbia	10

Red Bud came tearing into Wednesday's contest with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the DuQuoin Indians 7-1. The result was nothing new for the Musketeers, who have now won 12 games by six runs or more so far this season.

Julia Ohlau and Kendra Ehret made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Ohlau pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ehret didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Ohlau has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 18 consecutive appearances. At bat, Ohlau went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Ehret went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Ehret a new career-high.

In other batting news, Brynlee Liefer was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava Wagner, who went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and one run.

Red Bud's victory bumped their record up to 20-7. As for DuQuoin, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-10.

Coming up, Red Bud will take on Sparta at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for DuQuoin, they will venture away from home to challenge Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 0.4 runs per game this season, so the Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them.