Softball Recap: Glencoe's loss ends five-game winning streak on the road

By Team Reports Jun 1, 2024, 8:12pm

Softball Recap: Glencoe Crimson Tide vs. Sheldon Irish

Glencoe and Sheldon squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Glencoe had to settle for second. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sheldon Irish. Glencoe's defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.

For Sheldon's part, Glencoe's batters probably weren't too happy with Payton Burnham, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (she gave up two walks). Burnham has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Sheldon let Kinley Pappas and Ashlyn Martin loose on the outfield. Pappas went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI, while Martin scored a run while going 2-for-2.

Glencoe's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-13. As for Sheldon, their win was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 29-3.

As of now, neither Glencoe nor Sheldon have any future games scheduled.

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