Softball Recap: Lapel Beats Delta for Their Third Straight Win

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

04/23/25 vs Muncie Central	20
03/25/25 vs Heritage Christian	19
04/18/25 @ Anderson	14
05/03/25 vs Greencastle	12
05/12/25 vs Wapahani	10

Lapel entered their tilt with Delta on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 15-8 margin over the Eagles. Considering the Bulldogs have won 11 matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Ava Everman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, Laylah Gore and Tatum Harper did most of the damage at the plate: Gore went 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI, while Harper got on base in three of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most RBI Gore has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Paige Stires, who went 1-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.

Lapel hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive contests.

Lapel's record is now 18-5. As for Delta, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.

Lapel didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 2-0 defeat against Shenandoah on the 17th. As for Delta, they have also already played their next match, a 10-0 loss against Frankton on the 16th.