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Elmwood Routs Defiance 13-0 in Softball Matchup
Sixth-ranked Elmwood scores 12 runs in final two innings to defeat Defiance High School
Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:40am
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A cubist interpretation of the intense action and competitive spirit of a high school softball matchup between two rival teams.Defiance TodayDefiance High School's softball team fell 13-0 to Division V sixth state-ranked Elmwood on Saturday, with the Royals scoring 12 runs in the final two innings to pull away. The game was 1-0 going into the sixth inning before Elmwood's offense erupted.
Why it matters
This lopsided loss highlights the challenges facing the Defiance High School softball team as they take on one of the top-ranked programs in their division. The Bulldogs will need to regroup and find ways to compete with elite opponents like Elmwood if they hope to have a successful season.
The details
Elmwood scored the game's first run in the first inning before adding three more in the third on a two-run home run by Leah Allison. The Royals then exploded for nine runs in the seventh inning to blow the game open. Defiance managed just four hits in the game, with Addison Miller recording the team's lone extra-base hit with a double.
- The game was played on Saturday, April 20, 2026.
- Elmwood scored one run in the first inning.
- Elmwood scored three runs in the third inning.
- Elmwood scored nine runs in the seventh inning.
The players
Elmwood
A Division V high school softball program that is currently ranked sixth in the state.
Defiance High School
The home team that suffered a lopsided 13-0 defeat against Elmwood.
Leah Allison
An Elmwood player who hit a two-run home run in the third inning.
Addison Miller
A Defiance player who recorded the team's lone extra-base hit with a double.
Cheyenne Podach
The winning pitcher for Elmwood, who threw 6.2 innings and struck out 4 batters.
The takeaway
Defiance High School's softball team will need to find ways to compete with elite opponents like Elmwood if they hope to have a successful season. This game serves as a wake-up call for the Bulldogs, who must regroup and improve their performance to challenge the top teams in their division.
