Softball Recap: Dearborn Find Success

Dearborn won against Western International last Friday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Pioneers came out on top against the Melvindale Cardinals by a score of 12-8. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pioneers.

Kaitlyn Ruselink

Batters Struck Out

04/07/25 vs Melvindale	16
04/04/25 vs Western International	11
03/19/25 @ Grosse Ile	8

Kaitlyn Ruselink was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, Madison Shoff was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Isabella Palise, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Dearborn now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Melvindale, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Dearborn and Melvindale will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Pioneers will take on rival Stevenson at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Melvindale is set to face off against their familiar foe Redford Union at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.