Softball Recap: Keyser Wins Going Away Against Berkeley Springs

Golden Tornado

Margin

04/16/25 @ Berkeley Springs	17
03/20/25 @ Hampshire	10
04/11/25 vs Greenbrier West	8
04/09/25 vs Tucker County	8
04/04/25 vs Hampshire	8

Keyser came out on top against Berkeley Springs on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 13-run fourth inning. The Golden Tornado blew past the Indians 17-0. That looming 17-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Golden Tornado yet this season.

Leighton Johnson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Ivy Bromhal was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Bibs Felton, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Keyser always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .686. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Keyser is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Berkeley Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10.

Keyser didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 14-0 defeat against Jefferson on the 18th. As for Berkeley Springs, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 13-0 loss against Saint James on the 17th.