Softball Recap: Westfield Wins Going Away Against Ben Davis

After only two runs in their last matchup, Westfield made sure to put some runs up on the board against Ben Davis on Friday. The Rocks blew past the Giants 17-3. That looming 17-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rocks yet this season.

Brinna Dale made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.

Mackenzie Delph

Batters Struck Out

05/15/26 @ Ben Davis	7
05/12/26 vs Hamilton Southeastern	1
05/11/26 @ Mt. Vernon	4
05/06/26 @ Zionsville	6
05/01/26 @ Noblesville	2
+ 10 more games

In other pitching news, Mackenzie Delph tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March.

Back at the plate, Alyssa Ayers was a standout: she fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Cam Pulice, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple.

Westfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Westfield's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-9-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Ben Davis, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.

Westfield will square off against Mooresville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Pioneers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.19 runs per game on average), something the Rocks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ben Davis, they will challenge Speedway at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Sparkplugs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.13 runs per game on average), something the Giants will no doubt try to take advantage of.