SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS , Ind. – Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College dropped both games of a River States Conference doubleheader to visiting Oakland City (Ind.) on Thursday, falling 6-4 and 8-0 at SMWC Softball Field. With the sweep, the Pomeroys move to 14-16 overall and 9-11 in RSC play. Oakland City improved to 20-10 overall and 16-6 in the conference.
Game 1: Oakland City 6, SMWC 4
In the opener, the Mighty Oaks jumped out early with a three-run double by M. Shipley in the first inning and extended their lead with RBI plays in the third and sixth. SMWC responded with a pair of unearned runs in the fourth and added two more in the sixth, but ultimately couldn't overcome Oakland City's early offense.
Jaleigh Crawford went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and a sacrifice bunt, while
Jaidyn Fuller added two hits and scored twice.
Madison Moultray (L) took the loss, allowing six earned runs over 5.1 innings. P. McDaniel (W) earned the complete-game win for OCU, giving up six hits and four unearned runs without issuing a walk.
Game 2: Oakland City 8, SMWC 0 (5 innings)
The nightcap belonged entirely to the Mighty Oaks, who completed the sweep with a five-inning shutout. Oakland City scored in four consecutive innings, highlighted by a three-run home run from M. Shipley in the third and a solo shot by K. Heichelbe later in the same frame.
Shipley not only powered the offense but also earned the win in the circle, tossing a five-inning no-hitter with eight strikeouts and two walks. SMWC managed just two baserunners, both on walks, and committed four errors defensively.
Emily Fitzwater (L) was tagged with the loss for the Pomeroys, allowing six runs (three earned) over 2.1 innings.
Alex Overman pitched 2.2 innings in relief.
The Pomeroys will look to bounce back Saturday as they host Brescia (Ky.) in another RSC doubleheader. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. ET at SMWC Softball Field.
