Sheldon is 8-2 against South Medford since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Irish will host the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Sheldon's favor as the squad sits on 13 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while South Medford has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Saturday, Sheldon was able to grind out a solid win over Willamette, taking the game 7-3.
Soraya Dorsey
| 04/05/25 @ Willamette | 5 |
| 04/05/25 @ Willamette | 8 |
| 04/01/25 @ Grants Pass | 5 |
| 03/18/25 vs West Salem | 7 |
Soraya Dorsey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and one double while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kara Pierson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Jazmin Gallegos was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Sheldon lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, South Medford faced Roseburg in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Panthers came up short against the Indians, falling 12-1. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Panthers, who until this contest were averaging 3.5 runs allowed.
Sheldon's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for South Medford, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Sheldon was able to grind out a solid win over South Medford in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, winning 4-0. Will the Irish repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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