Softball Recap: South Adams Turns Things Around After Road Loss

Starfires

Margin (Wins)

04/17/25 @ New Haven	17
04/24/25 vs Bluffton	15
04/16/25 vs Blackford	12
04/12/25 vs Wes-Del	11
04/12/25 vs Wes-Del	10

There's no place like home for South Adams, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Union City Indians on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Starfires, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Addie Baker and Reagan Beitler made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Baker struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Beitler tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Baker has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Baker fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4, while Beitler went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That double was Beitler's first of the season.

In other batting news, Mackenzie Neuenschwander was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Tessa Bernard, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.

South Adams lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.

South Adams' record is now 10-2. As for Union City, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.

Looking ahead, South Adams will challenge Bellmont at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Starfires are facing the Braves at the right time seeing as the Braves are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Union City, they will take on Ansonia in a tournament on Saturday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.