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Morrisville Today
By the People, for the People
Mountaineers Softball Dominate in 3-Home-Run Game Against Gardner-Webb, 20-3
App State softball returns from 3-game losing streak with a decisive victory over the Bulldogs.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:36am
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A cubist interpretation of the Mountaineers' dominant softball performance, capturing the energy and momentum of their 20-3 victory.Morrisville TodayThe Appalachian State University softball team hosted Gardner-Webb University on Tuesday and dominated the game, winning 20-3. This win marks the 29th of the season for the Mountaineers, a new program record. The team scored 3 home runs, including a grand slam, and had several players contribute multiple runs.
Why it matters
This decisive victory comes after a 3-game losing streak for the Mountaineers, showing their resilience and ability to bounce back. The win also sets a new program record for the team, demonstrating their strong performance this season. The game highlights the talent and teamwork of the Appalachian State softball players.
The details
In the bottom of the first inning, App State quickly took the lead with senior infielder Makayla McClain and sophomore catcher Leah Gore scoring a run each. In the second inning, the Mountaineers widened the gap with an 8-run inning, including a home run from junior infielder Macy Hamby. Though Gardner-Webb scored 2 runs in the third inning, the Mountaineers maintained a strong defense. With the bases loaded, Hamby hit another home run, and Gore hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to secure the 20-3 victory.
- The game was played on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
- The Mountaineers will travel to Monroe to take on the University of Louisiana-Monroe this Friday through Sunday, with the first game beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday and being streamed live on ESPN+.
The players
Makayla McClain
A senior infielder for the Appalachian State Mountaineers softball team.
Leah Gore
A sophomore catcher for the Appalachian State Mountaineers softball team.
Macy Hamby
A junior infielder for the Appalachian State Mountaineers softball team.
Sophie Moshos
A senior pitcher for the Appalachian State Mountaineers softball team.
Emersyn Presutty
A freshman outfielder for the Appalachian State Mountaineers softball team.
What they’re saying
“This decisive victory comes after a 3-game losing streak for the Mountaineers, showing their resilience and ability to bounce back.”
— Max Schwanz, Author
What’s next
The Mountaineers will travel to Monroe to take on the University of Louisiana-Monroe this Friday through Sunday, with the first game beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday and being streamed live on ESPN+.
The takeaway
The Appalachian State softball team's dominant 20-3 victory over Gardner-Webb, which sets a new program record for wins in a season, demonstrates the team's talent, teamwork, and resilience. This game highlights the Mountaineers' ability to bounce back from a recent losing streak and continue their strong performance this season.
