Softball Recap: Bluffton Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Tigers

Previous 5 Games

05/22/25 @ Winchester Community	6-4
05/19/25 @ Adams Central	8-7
05/17/25 @ New Haven	9-6
05/17/25 @ New Haven	17-5
05/16/25 @ Heritage	6-4

Bluffton extended their winning streak to five on Thursday, bumping their season record up to 13-13 in the process. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Winchester Community Golden Falcons. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Golden Falcons on their field since May 17, 2018.

Madyson Sonnigsen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Krista Blair was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last ten contests. Another player making a difference was Konley Ault, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.

As for Winchester Community, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. Golden Falcons fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against Bluffton since on Thursday.

On Winchester Community's side, Aviana Ramos made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That home run marked the first that Ramos has launched this season.

Bluffton and Winchester Community are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Tigers will square off against Woodlan at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Bluffton's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 11.5 runs per game this season. As for Winchester Community, they will head out on the road to square off against Centerville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Golden Falcons' hitters will have their work cut out for them.