Softball Recap: Bennett's Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

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Previous Games

04/24/25 - Home	24-5 W
04/01/25 - Away	17-4 W
04/25/23 - Home	7-18 L
04/26/22 - Away	11-0 W
04/04/22 - Home	8-6 W
+ 5 more games

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Bennett brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They were the clear victors by a 24-5 margin over the Wicomico Indians on Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Clippers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Taylor Aydelotte was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Aydelotte was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on McKenna Bunting, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 5-for-5. Another player making a difference was Avery King, who went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles.

Bennett always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Bennett's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Wicomico, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-11.

Bennett and Wicomico could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Maryland Rankings. The Clippers will take on Decatur at 4:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (107 vs. 18). Meanwhile, Wicomico (ranked 140th) will meet Queen Anne's County (ranked 34th) at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.