Softball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Cuba/Spoon River Valley

Wildcats

Margin (Wins)

04/03/25 @ Peoria Heights	24
03/21/25 vs Monmouth United	20
03/25/25 @ Hartsburg-Emden	11
04/07/25 @ Macomb	8
03/31/25 vs ROWVA/Williamsfield	6

Cuba/Spoon River Valley came tearing into Monday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 13-5 margin over the Macomb Bombers. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Emma Probyn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Cuba/Spoon River Valley got a massive performance out of Sam Thum, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Morgan Patterson also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Thum wasn't the only one making solid contact: Cuba/Spoon River Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive contests.

Cuba/Spoon River Valley pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.2 runs over those games. As for Macomb, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.

Cuba/Spoon River Valley has already played their next game, an 11-10 victory against Illini West on the 8th. As for Macomb, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 7-0 loss against Pittsfield on the 8th.