North Salem had lost 18 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it 19. They lost 24-2 to the Willamette Wolverines. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolverines this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-0 back in March.
As for Willamette, their victory bumped their record up to 7-5. The result was nothing new for the Wolverines, who have now won six contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Willamette's part, Jadynn Ireland made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Ireland has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Aaliyah Ireland was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Robins, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
North Salem wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 14-4 defeat against Liberty on the 16th. As for Willamette, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against South Medford at 1:00 p.m. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Wolverines' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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