Softball Recap: Tumwater Extends Winning Streak to Four

Thunderbirds

Margin (Wins)

04/23/25 vs Shelton	22
04/21/25 vs Centralia	16
04/25/25 @ Black Hills	12
04/09/25 @ Black Hills	11
04/14/25 @ Shelton	10

Tumwater had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Black Hills on Friday. The Thunderbirds were the clear victors by a 15-3 margin over the Wolves. The result was nothing new for the Thunderbirds, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Sarah Stevens was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.

In other batting news, Megan Barrett was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Sophie Skillman was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.

Tumwater always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Black Hills only posted an OBP of .375.

The win was the fourth in a row for Tumwater, bringing their record up to 10-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Black Hills, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-6.

Coming up, Tumwater will face off against WF West at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Black Hills, they will square off against Shelton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wolves are facing the Highclimbers at the right time seeing as the Highclimbers are stuck on a four-game losing streak.