Morse had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 0-5 to make it four. They came up short against the Erskine Academy Eagles, falling 16-3. The Shipbuilders were not able to make up for their loss to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Erskine Academy, their win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-2. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.
For Erskine Academy's part, Kelsie Dunn made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Dunn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Bryana Barrett was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. Kylie Bellows was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Morse will take on rival Freeport at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Erskine Academy is set to square off against their familiar foe Leavitt at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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