On Thursday, September 12, the New Haven softball team lost 10-0 to the Owensville Dutchgirls.
The starters were Madison Langenberg, Meagan Holtmeyer, Mackenzie Wilson, Brande Kubiak, Lexi Sidwell, Emilee Hinten, Ryan Stutzman, Brenna Langenberg, and Jessica Underwood. The alternates were Kate Dittberner and Lindsey Steinbeck.
Spectators claimed that the infielders struggled during some plays but kept their moods positive.
Sophomore Mackenzie Wilson hit an amazing triple but did not get home.
Sophomore Ryan Stutzman pitched a total of 100+ pitches and junior Madison Langenberg pitched a total of 30 pitches during the game.
The players were asked if they think they’ve improved since the first game, and freshman Kate Dittberner replied by saying, “We have gotten better at hitting and are more used to the strike zone.”
Emilee Hinten, junior, also responded saying, “We have improved our batting.”
The girls were asked what the highlight was in their game, and Kate Dittberner said, “Mackenzie’s hit was amazing!”
Better luck next time, Shamrocks!