Algoma opened its 2024 softball season with a five-inning, 11-1 non-conference win over Reedsville on a cold, overcast, and windy day at Peterson Park Tuesday.

 

Algoma Sophomore pitcher Macie Zimmerman faced just 18 batters and threw a one-hitter, striking out 14 while walking three. She threw 83 pitches, 53 of them strikes. The Wolves were sure-handed in the field, with no errors.

 

Algoma tallied seven hits, including a two-RBI, inside-the-park home run by senior Ryley Zimmerman in the second inning. Hannah Nell, Jadyn Nellis, Megan Zimmer and Natalie Ray all doubled, and Nora Krause and Brooke Mattson each singled. Nellis had four RBI, Krause crossed the plate three times and Nell and Ray scored twice. Sierra Slaby, Macie Zimmerman, and Krause each walked once. Slaby stole two bases, and Mattson one.

 

Junior pitcher Kayla Bubolz had the Panthers' only hit, a solo home run in the top of the third. She also stole two bases. Bubolz gave up seven hits and walked three. Six of the 11 runs were earned. Reedsville committed four errors. Bubolz faced 25 batters and threw 55 strikes among her 92 pitches.

 

Next up, the Wolves are scheduled to play a doubleheader at Southern Door on April 5.