Softball Recap: Arcadia Wins Going Away Against Nandua

Firebirds

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 @ Salisbury Christian	18
05/01/25 vs Northampton	16
05/06/25 @ Nandua	14
04/21/25 @ John Marshall	13
04/22/25 vs Salisbury Christian	11

After losing to Nandua the last time they met, Arcadia decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Firebirds blew past the Warriors 15-1 on Tuesday. The Firebirds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by ten runs or more this season.

Ryann Giddens made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Arcadia let Brinlee Kauthen and Megan Montross run wild. Kauthen went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple, while Montross went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Montross a new career-high. Payton Taylor was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.

Arcadia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The win got Arcadia back to even at 7-7. As for Nandua, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arcadia will welcome Holly Grove Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Firebirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 13.5 runs per game this season. As for Nandua, they will be playing at home against Northampton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors are facing the Yellowjackets at the right time seeing as the Yellowjackets are stuck on a four-game losing streak.