Softball Recap: Griffith Institute Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory

Griffins

Previous 6 Games

05/09/25 vs East Aurora	11-6
05/08/25 @ Cleveland Hill	20-2
05/08/25 vs Cleveland Hill	11-1
05/07/25 vs Tonawanda	16-4
05/06/25 @ Olean	11-10
05/02/25 vs Kennedy	18-2

Griffith Institute came tearing into Friday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the East Aurora Blue Devils by a score of 11-6. This was a revenge game for the Griffins: when they faced off against the Blue Devils last Wednesday, they had to take a 10-9 loss.

Olivia Mesch made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Loghan Sticht, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Ricci, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Griffith Institute was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .382. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .306 or higher in eight consecutive games.

Griffith Institute pushed their record up to 11-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for East Aurora, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Griffith Institute will host Lake Shore at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for East Aurora, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Alden at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight.