Wednesday just wasn't the day for Volunteer's offense. They fell 5-0 to the Washburn Pirates on Wednesday. The Falcons' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Hunter Shepherd was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Volunteer saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Williams, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Volunteer's defeat dropped their record down to 6-20. As for Washburn, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-8-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Volunteer will take on West Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Washburn, they will square off against Maryville Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Pirates surely won't give up without a fight.
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