Waldport hasn't had much luck against Toledo recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Irish will look to defend their home field against the Boomers at 4:30 p.m. Waldport has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Waldport is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They came up short against Riddle, falling 16-0.
Meanwhile, Toledo had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. Everything went their way against the Cruisers as they made off with a 12-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Boomers, who have now won four games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Kealey Coxen was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Shaylee Barnhart was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Gracee Retherford was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Toledo's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Waldport, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Waldport suffered a grim 17-1 defeat to Toledo when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Irish have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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