Softball Recap: Wakefield Wins Going Away Against Orange

Wolverines

Margin (Wins)

04/08/25 @ Knightdale	16
03/18/25 @ Rolesville	15
04/16/25 vs Orange	11
03/25/25 @ Millbrook	10
03/27/25 vs Heritage	9

Wakefield had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Orange on Wednesday. The Wolverines blew past the Panthers 12-1. The result was nothing new for the Wolverines, who have now won 11 matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Aniela Piscorik tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brianna Riehle, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. Maddy Lampman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.

Wakefield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Orange only posted an OBP of .167.

Wakefield's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Orange, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wakefield will host Millbrook at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.67 runs per game on average), something the Wolverines will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Orange, they will welcome Cedar Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Fighting Red Wolves will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.