Shady Side Academy's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Springdale Dynamos a 14-0 shutout. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.

Becca Schriver
04/28/25 @ Springdale | 13 |
04/23/25 @ Brentwood | 11 |
04/04/25 vs Northgate | 11 |
04/02/25 vs Sewickley Academy | 9 |
04/10/24 vs Valley | 9 |
Becca Schriver was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Those 13 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Parker, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Leah Brancolini, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Shady Side Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Springdale, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Shady Side Academy will face off against rival South Allegheny at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Springdale is set to challenge their familiar foe Brentwood at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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