Willamette had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 7-9 to make it five. They came up short against the Sheldon Irish, falling 8-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Wolverines have suffered since April 23, 2024.
Willamette saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Macy Rush, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was Rush's first of the season.
As for Sheldon, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games.
On Sheldon's side, Soraya Dorsey made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Dorsey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Savannah McKibben, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Natalia Shoemaker, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Willamette will challenge South Eugene at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Sheldon, they will venture away from home to square off against South Medford at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Irish are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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