Softball Recap: Reed Has No Trouble Against Mcqueen

Raiders

Margin (Wins)

04/09/26 @ McQueen	19
04/07/26 @ Reno	16
03/14/26 @ North Valleys	16
03/07/26 @ Galena	16
04/11/26 vs Reno	15

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Reed had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the McQueen Lancers 14-4. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won 16 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Britney Taelour spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Reed got a massive performance out of Breanna Staats, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those five hits gave Staats a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jaelee Hammes, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.

Reed was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .516. They are 18-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Reed's win bumped their record up to 25-10. As for McQueen, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-14 record this season.

Reed will face off against Douglas at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season. McQueen does not have any more games scheduled as of now.