Sheldon is 10-0 against Grants Pass since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Sheldon Irish will look to defend their home field against the Grants Pass Cavemen at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Sheldon put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Roseburg with a sharp 8-2 victory. The win was familiar territory for Sheldon who now have three in a row.
Payton Burnham made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Burnham has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Burnham was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Brooke Peterson was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ashlyn Martin, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Grants Pass beat South Eugene 7-4 in Saturday's second game.
Sheldon's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Grants Pass, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8.
Sheldon took their victory against Grants Pass in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Sheldon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Grants Pass turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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