It's playoff time, and Hermiston had no trouble coming through when it counted. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Southridge Suns on Friday, sneaking past 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted against the Suns since May 5, 2023.
Piper Roberts spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
Jordyn Emerick
| 05/09/25 @ Southridge | 5 |
| 05/02/25 vs Kamiakin | 3 |
| 04/25/25 @ Walla Walla | 3 |
| 04/18/25 @ Chiawana | 3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Kennewick | 3 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jordyn Emerick, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Shayla Stewart was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hermiston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 9-4 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for Hermiston and bumps their season record up to 10-12. As for Southridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season.
As of now, neither Hermiston nor Southridge have any future games scheduled.
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