Softball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Hastings

Tigers

Previous 5 Games

08/29/25 vs Elkhorn South	6-5
08/29/25 @ Lincoln Northeast	12-5
08/29/25 vs Grand Island	11-4
08/28/25 @ Bennington	6-0
08/26/25 vs McCook	12-0

Hastings entered their tilt with Elkhorn South on Friday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Storm. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since October 16, 2024.

ELLA TINSMAN spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on five hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Hastings' victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was HADYN LAUX, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was LAUX's first of the season. Another was BROOKE OCHSNER, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Hastings' win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Elkhorn South, they moved to 6-4 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.

Looking ahead, Hastings will take on York at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Elkhorn South, they will challenge Norfolk at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.