Softball Recap: Mulberry Grove's Victory on Monday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Mulberry Grove entered their tilt with Dieterich on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Movin Maroons 10-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Aces also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.

Lily Johnson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Taylor Stone was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Callye Earnest, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Mulberry Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Mulberry Grove's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Dieterich, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mulberry Grove will welcome Casey-Westfield at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Mulberry Grove 3, Casey-Westfield 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Dieterich, they will challenge Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Dieterich surely won't give up without a fight.