Softball Game Preview: Edmonds-Woodway Warriors vs. Shorewood Stormrays

By Team Reports May 1, 2025, 10:17pm

Softball Preview: Edmonds-Woodway Warriors vs. Shorewood Stormrays

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04/04/22 - Away0-4 L
04/29/21 - Away4-3 W
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Edmonds-Woodway is 8-2 against Shorewood since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Warriors will welcome the Stormrays at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Edmonds-Woodway took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They blew past Shorecrest 11-1. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Scots: they've now won six in a row.

Edmonds-Woodway got a big performance out of Abby McCorvey, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Noa Gillespie was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Edmonds-Woodway kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive matches.

Meanwhile, Shorewood made easy work of Mountlake Terrace on Wednesday and carried off a 9-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Stormrays.

Ellie Van Horn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Maddie Schilperoort was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlotte Copacino, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Edmonds-Woodway pushed their record up to 12-5 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Shorewood, their win bumped their record up to 12-6.

Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Edmonds-Woodway hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. However, it's not like Shorewood struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Edmonds-Woodway was able to grind out a solid victory over Shorewood in their previous matchup back in April, winning 5-1. Do the Warriors have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Stormrays turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

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