The Atlantic Trojan softball had a close 2-1 win against the Glenwood Rams on Wednesday night in Atlantic. From the start of the ball game both teams pitchers came to play. Riley Wood for Atlantic looked sharp only giving up 2 hits and clipping 2 strikeouts through the first 3 innings. Atlantic also had a slow start to the evening as the Trojans could only muster 2 hits in the first 2 innings. The Trojans finally found their momentum in the bottom of the 3rd with two outs as Lila Wiederstein hit a strong triple to get her to third. Zoey Kirchhoff had then a 1-2 count when she swung and hit the ball deep into left field over the fence for a 2-run homer making the game 2-0 for Atlantic. Glenwood had no response in the 4th or 5th innings as six straight batters were retired.

In the top of the 6th the Rams finally caught a break with a 3-error inning from Atlantic and a sac fly by Malynn Johnson to make the score 2-1. Atlantic’s next 3 batters were retired, and it all came down to the top of the 7th. The final three batters for Glenwood all grounded out and Atlantic claimed the 2-1 victory from a sharp throw to first from Zoey Kirchoff.

Atlantic’s 2-1 win came in part from an impressive night for Riley Wood who pitched 7 innings, had 1 earned run, 2 hits, 5 strikeouts, and 1 walk. Kirchoff also stood out for the Trojans going 2-2 at the plate with 2 RBI’s.

Atlantic head coach Terry Hinzmann liked the effort he saw from his ram throughout the night.

Coach Hinzmann noted that gritty wins are also good for a team when they know the post season is looming around the corner.

Atlantic improves to 24-12 with the win and play at home on Monday against Red Oak in a double-header. It’s an opportunity for the Trojans to develop more patience at the plate.

Glenwood drops to 19-8 with their loss and head to Missouri Valley on Monday.