Softball Recap: Woodlawn Takes a Loss

If Woodlawn was feeling good fresh off their 17-2 takedown of Grayville on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cardinals took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Waltonville Spartans on Monday. The match marked the first time this year in which the Cardinals were not able to get on the board.

Hanley Lamacchia

Stolen Base

04/21/25 @ Waltonville	2
04/17/25 vs Grayville	2
04/15/25 @ Odin/Patoka/Sandoval	1
04/14/25 @ Okawville	1

Woodlawn saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hanley Lamacchia, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases. Lamacchia is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.

Woodlawn has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Waltonville, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodlawn will challenge Mt. Vernon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Waltonville, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Cisne at 4:30 p.m. The Spartans are facing the Runnin' Lions at the right time seeing as the Runnin' Lions are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.