Softball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Carmichaels

Mighty Mikes

Margin (Wins)

04/13/26 vs Mapletown	15
04/22/26 @ Bethlehem Center	14
04/15/26 vs Avella	12
04/06/26 @ Bethlehem Center	11
03/31/26 @ Mapletown	11

Carmichaels got themselves on the board against Bethlehem Center on Wednesday, but Bethlehem Center never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 14-0 margin over the Bulldogs. Considering the Mighty Mikes have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Bailey Barnyak was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI.

In other batting news, Carmichaels got a massive performance out of Ke'Lani Chun, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Bentley Lukacs, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.

The victory was the fifth in a row for Carmichaels, bringing their record up to 10-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.2 runs on average over those games. As for Bethlehem Center, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carmichaels will welcome Jefferson-Morgan at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rockets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Mighty Mikes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bethlehem Center, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on McGuffey at 4:00 p.m. on May 4.