Softball Recap: Eastern Wins Going Away Against Minford

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

04/15/25 vs Glenwood	27
04/18/25 @ Minford	21
04/02/25 vs South Gallia	20
04/08/25 @ Green	12
04/11/25 vs Minford	10

Eastern's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Everything went their way against the Minford Falcons as they made off with a 23-2 victory. Considering the Eagles have won six matchups by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Leah Rader made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, Eastern let Braelyn Bevins and Lynnleigh McCollister run wild. Bevins went 4-for-5 with five runs, two stolen bases, and three doubles, while McCollister went 3-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits McCollister has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Madilen Day, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double.

Eastern kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Eastern's record is now 7-5. As for Minford, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastern will square off against South Gallia at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Minford, they will challenge Portsmouth West at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.