Warriors Earn First Conference Win Against Briar Cliff

FOREST CITY, IA - Waldorf splits with Briar Cliff and gains first conference win of the season on Wednesday afternoon. The Warriors ended the first game with a one run loss (6-5) and secured a 7-11 win in game two. 

Game One: 

M. Zimmerman took the mound as the starting pitcher for Waldorf, facing a tough Chargers lineup. Throughout the game, the Warriors demonstrated strong offensive efforts, with players like Paige Pierson, Reagan Ridout, Noemi Tudon, Alyssa Maldonado, and Dionne Lopez each earning runs. 

The pivotal moment for Waldorf came in the 5th inning, when K. Schulz hit a crucial 2-run single to tie the game. Schulz, noted for her impactful play, finished the game with two RBIs. Additionally, T. Oakes's 4th inning triple was a major highlight. 

The go-ahead run was hit on a solo shot by the Chargers in the top of the 7th inning, which would in turn be the game winning run. 

Oakes was 2 for 4 with a triple, and an RBI.

Pierson was 1 for 4 with a double.

Ehlert was 2 for 3. 

Schulz was 2 for 3 with two RBIs.

Mackenzie Zimmermann would throw 2.1 innings and Jaycee Plath would finish the game with 4.2 innings pitched and would eventually take the loss. 

Game Two:

Waldorf's offense carried them to a strong 11-7 win in game two over Briar Cliff. T. Oakes shined brightly with a solo shot to dead center in the 1st inning. 

The lineup was further bolstered by Paige Pierson, Jenna Busch, Dionne Lopez, Kierra Lynn Schulz, and Jaycee Plath, who all scored runs, propelling the team to maintain a lead against the Chargers. Key players included Lopez, who hit a critical double to drive in two runs, ensuring the Warriors kept their edge. The game also featured notable doubles from Plath, Oakes, and Haley Ehlert, contributing to the team's strong offensive display.

Kierra Lynn Schulz went 3 for 4 with an RBI.

Reagan Ridout helped herself by going 2 for 3 with two singles. 

Starting pitcher, Reagan Ridout, had a standout performance by pitching a complete game, which was pivotal in securing the win for the Warriors. Ridout threw 133 pitches with 5 Ks and just 2 BBs. 

The Warriors will compete against Concordia on Saturday, April 12th in Nebraska at 1:00 and 3:00 PM.