It was a perfect day on the diamond for Greenville softball, as the Green Wave cruised to a doubleheader sweep over West Carrollton on Wednesday, April 29, extending their winning streak to an incredible 20 games. With dominant pitching and explosive offense, Greenville won by lopsided scores of 15-0 and 12-0, proving why they are one of the top teams in the Miami Valley League.
Pitchers Ella Oswalt and Lizzie Shaffer were virtually untouchable, each tossing five shutout innings to earn the wins. But Oswalt didn't just shine in the circle—she was a force at the plate, tallying four hits, two home runs, and nine RBIs on the day. Her performance set the tone for a Green Wave squad that now sits at 20-1 overall and 14-0 in league play, tied atop the standings with undefeated Troy.
The stage is set for a monumental showdown: Greenville and Troy will face off in a critical MVL series beginning Friday, May 1, at Greenville, followed by a rematch Monday, May 4, at Troy. With both teams riding high, this matchup promises to be one for the books.
Elsewhere around the league, Centerville rolled past Miamisburg in a doubleheader, winning 12-0 and 9-2. Luke Maciejewski and Ashton White combined for a shutout in the opener, while Maciejewski went 4-for-4 at the plate in the nightcap. The Elks improved to 15-2 overall and a perfect 10-0 in the GWOC. In other action, Fairborn's Dillon Efaw struck out eight in a complete-game no-hitter to shut out Piqua 3-0, while Troy kept its momentum rolling with a 7-3 win over Stebbins, their seventh straight victory.
On the baseball side, Greenville also had a strong showing, defeating West Carrollton 14-4 behind two RBIs each from Jiji Jim, Isaac Kerg, and Gibson Steyer. Urbana topped Bellefontaine 10-5, powered by Grady Lantz's home run and five RBIs, while Oakwood edged Brookville 2-0 at Day Air Ballpark. Edgewood rallied for a 5-4 extra-inning win over Franklin, with Jase Gulley delivering the game-winning RBI in the ninth.
In softball, Troy continued its dominant run, crushing Stebbins 17-0 to notch their 20th consecutive win and stay undefeated in the MVL at 14-0. Covington and Milton-Union put on a slugfest, combining for eight home runs in a 22-6 Covington victory—Emalyn Johnson led the charge with four homers. Parkway pulled off a dramatic 12-11 win over Elida, scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh, capped by Addison Dailey's game-winning single.
From no-hitters to walk-off wins, it was a thrilling day across the diamond. Whether you're gearing up for the big Greenville-Troy series or just looking to add some fresh gear to your rotation, remember: every great game starts with the right equipment. Stay tuned for more action-packed recaps!