Softball Recap: Grayling Extends Winning Streak to Three

Vikings

Margin (Wins)

04/12/25 @ Harrison	23
04/14/25 vs Lake City	16
05/27/25 @ Manton	15
04/14/25 vs Lake City	15
04/17/25 @ Cadillac	14

Grayling entered their tilt with Manton on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Rangers 15-0. Considering the Vikings have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Jessica Campbell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Campbell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with six RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Kendra Allen was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Wood, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI.

Grayling always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.

Grayling pushed their record up to 17-6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Manton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.

Grayling will face off against Pinconning at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Manton, they will square off against McBain at 12:00 p.m. on Friday.