Softball Recap: Edsel Ford Comes Up Short

Edsel Ford had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-4 to make it nine. They lost 16-1 to the Roosevelt Bears. The Thunderbirds were not able to make up for their loss to the Bears from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.

As for Roosevelt, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by seven runs or more this season.

For Roosevelt's part, Shaylan Gourlay and Ellie Isenegger made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Gourlay pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Isenegger tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Gourlay went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Isenegger went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was Isenegger's first of the season.

In other batting news, Roosevelt got a massive performance out of Grace Papler, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two doubles. Ava Cerda also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Edsel Ford will challenge rival Taylor at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Roosevelt is set to face off against their familiar foe Allen Park at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bears 3.5, the Jaguars 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.