Lady Wave blasts Stebbins 15-0 behind first-inning power surge

Greenville belts three home runs in the opening inning as Ella Oswalt and Lizzie Shaffer combine on a five-inning MVL shutout

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:19pm

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The Greenville Lady Wave wasted little time taking control Wednesday, blasting three first-inning home runs on the way to a 15-0 five-inning Miami Valley League win over the Stebbins Lady Indians. Greenville erupted for nine runs in the opening inning and never looked back, with Lizzie Shaffer, Jordyn McMullen, and Ella Oswalt all hitting home runs in the first frame. Oswalt then struck out seven over three no-hit innings to earn the win, while Shaffer closed out the game with three more strikeouts in the fifth inning.

Why it matters

The win improves Greenville's record and keeps them near the top of the MVL standings, while Stebbins' loss drops them out of first place in the Valley Division. The Lady Wave's offensive outburst and dominant pitching performance showcase their status as one of the area's most dangerous teams this season.

The details

Greenville's first-inning onslaught included three home runs, a two-run single by Lily Brubaker, and a Stebbins error that also brought in runs. Oswalt was stellar in the circle, striking out seven over three no-hit innings. The Lady Wave continued to add on, scoring three runs in the second inning and two more in the third to build a 15-0 lead before coasting to the run-rule victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Greenville scored nine runs in the first inning.

The players

Ella Oswalt

A sophomore pitcher for the Greenville Lady Wave who struck out seven batters over three no-hit innings to earn the win.

Lizzie Shaffer

A Greenville player who hit a two-run home run in the first inning and closed out the game with three strikeouts in the fifth inning.

Jordyn McMullen

A Greenville freshman who hit a solo home run in the first inning as part of the Lady Wave's power surge.

Lily Brubaker

A Greenville player who delivered a two-run single in the first inning to contribute to the team's nine-run outburst.

Jerrod Newland

The head coach of the Greenville Lady Wave who missed part of the game to watch his son Drew make his first varsity start for the Greenville baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“Great day for Lady Wave Softball and a great day for the kids. Just excited about the girls.”

— Jerrod Newland, Greenville Head Coach

“Today, right before the game started, I came over to watch Drew pitch a little bit and his first varsity start. Missed four innings the other day and excited for him, but the softball team was in good hands today and proud of them.”

— Jerrod Newland, Greenville Head Coach

What’s next

The Lady Wave will host Ansonia and Badin in a JV doubleheader on Saturday, April 12, 2026, starting at 11 a.m.

The takeaway

Greenville's dominant performance, fueled by a powerful first-inning outburst and stellar pitching, solidifies their status as one of the top teams in the Miami Valley League this season. The Lady Wave's ability to quickly take control of the game and cruise to a run-rule victory showcases their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.