Softball Recap: Shenandoah Snags Eighth Win in Last Nine Games

Raiders

Margin (Wins)

05/10/25 vs Tri	18
05/01/25 vs Randolph Southern	18
04/15/25 @ Monroe Central	16
04/24/25 @ Wapahani	15
04/16/25 @ Adams Central	15

Shenandoah's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Rushville Lions. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won ten contests by ten runs or more so far this season.

Olivia Watson made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabrielle Patrick, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Aleyna Sharritts, who went 1-for-3 with three runs and one double.

Shenandoah always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rushville only posted an OBP of .167.

Shenandoah is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Rushville, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-16.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shenandoah will challenge Wes-Del at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Rushville, they will be playing at home against Connersville at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.