
Wolverines
03/22/25 vs South Eugene | 12-4 |
03/22/25 @ Springfield | 15-0 |
03/19/25 @ Clackamas | 11-1 |
03/18/25 @ North Eugene | 8-3 |
Willamette put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the South Eugene Axe with a sharp 12-4 win. The result was nothing new for the Wolverines, who have now won three matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Jadynn Ireland made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Those stolen bases were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Willamette let Macy Rush and Cabbi Eads run wild. Rush scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5, while Eads scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Rush is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Robins, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Willamette kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Willamette's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for South Eugene, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coincidentally, Willamette and South Eugene will both be playing Springfield the next time they take the field. Willamette will host Springfield at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, while South Eugene will host them at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday.
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