Softball Recap: Dublin Coffman Wins Going Away Against Olentangy Orange

Rocks

Margin (Wins)

03/25/26 vs Groveport-Madison	20
04/13/26 vs Upper Arlington	14
03/24/26 @ Canal Winchester	14
04/20/26 vs Olentangy Orange	10
04/11/26 vs Bishop Watterson	10

Dublin Coffman hadn't done well against Olentangy Orange recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Rocks were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Pioneers. The Rocks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by seven runs or more this season.

Caraline Olberding made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple.

In other batting news, DeLaney Makuh was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Kyla Ruiz Beech was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.

Dublin Coffman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Dublin Coffman pushed their record up to 9-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Olentangy Orange, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dublin Coffman will host Hilliard Davidson at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.2 runs per game on average), something the Rocks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Olentangy Orange, they will face off against Upper Arlington at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday.