Softball Recap: Fort Wayne Snider Has No Trouble Against Fort Wayne South Side

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Previous Games

05/19/25 - Away	17-6 W
05/13/24 - Home	16-2 W
05/15/23 - Away	16-6 W
05/17/21 - Away	17-7 W
05/14/19 - Away	13-1 W
+ 3 more games

Fort Wayne Snider had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Fort Wayne South Side on Monday. The Panthers blew past the Archers 17-6. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Archers: they've now won eight in a row.

Madelyn Taylor and Makayla Stone made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Taylor pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Stone struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Taylor has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Taylor got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Stone went 2-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Stone has posted over her last 11 matches.

In other batting news, Fort Wayne Snider let Gabrielle O'Neill and Iiley Griggs run wild. O'Neill went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Griggs got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That's the most runs O'Neill has posted since back in April. Ella Houser was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs.

Fort Wayne Snider always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .614. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Fort Wayne Snider's record is now 9-12. As for Fort Wayne South Side, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.

Coming up, Fort Wayne Snider will venture away from home to take on Bellmont at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Braves will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fort Wayne South Side, they will host Fort Wayne North Side at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.