Softball Recap: Pittsfield Has No Trouble Against Routt Catholic

Saukees

Margin (Wins)

04/01/25 @ West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs]	20
04/15/25 @ Brown County	18
03/25/25 vs Augusta Southeastern	17
05/07/25 @ Routt Catholic	16
03/31/25 @ North Greene	15

Pittsfield had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Routt Catholic on Wednesday. The Saukees blew past the Rockets 17-1. The result was nothing new for the Saukees, who have now won 11 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Lila Simon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Pittsfield got a massive performance out of Josie McClintock, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI McClintock has posted since back in April. Emma Dippel was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Pittsfield pushed their record up to 16-7-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Routt Catholic, they are on a 19-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-16.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pittsfield will square off against Seymour at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Routt Catholic, they will challenge Jacksonville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.