Softball Recap: Nelson Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Nelson

Margin (Wins)

03/25/25 @ Lebanon	17
03/18/25 vs South Salem	17
05/05/25 @ Reynolds	16
04/21/25 vs David Douglas	11
04/24/25 @ Clackamas	10

Nelson waltzed into their contest on Monday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They blew past the Reynolds Raiders 18-2. Considering Nelson has won seven matches by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Sofia Forbito was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Hazel, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Addison Osterholm was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Nelson's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-9. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Reynolds, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Nelson is set to take on their familiar foe David Douglas at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Reynolds will challenge rival Gresham at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.