Morgan scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Portland Highlanders a 15-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Morgan also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Morgan let Samantha Way and Alyssa Ruthstrom loose on the outfield. Way scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Ruthstrom scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Nina Fishman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Morgan's win bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Portland, their defeat was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Morgan will face off against North Branford at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Morgan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Portland, they will head out on the road to challenge Hale Ray at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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