Orono had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 6-6 to make it four. They fell just short of the DeLaSalle Islanders by a score of 6-5. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Islanders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for DeLaSalle, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-4-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games.
For DeLaSalle's part, Eva Heinecke made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Heinecke was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
Heinecke wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Elina Ditty, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was Ditty's first of the season. Nina Schultz was another, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Looking ahead, Orono is taking a road trip to take on Jefferson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Jaguars will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight. As for DeLaSalle, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Visitation at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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