CHICAGO -- Loyola Chicago fell 7-0 to No. 16/17 Washington on Tuesday, March 24 at Loyola Softball Park. Junior pitcher Brooke Steinhorst (2-6) got the ball to start and took the loss for the Ramblers, who are 12-17 overall after the loss. In the batter's box, junior infielder Liz Sedakis paced Loyola, going 2-for-3 with a double.
Coach Quote: Alicia Abbott
"Our defense played much sharper today compared to last weekend. Brooke [Steinhorst] was awesome through the first five innings and Anna [Kiel] provided some bright spots as well. Liz [Sedakis] had a great showing at the plate, and I'm proud of the way we competed against this top-25 team today."
How It Happened
Steinhorst and the Ramblers' defense held the Huskies scoreless through the fourth inning. Washington got the scoring started in the fifth with a homerun then tacked on five more in the next frame after a grand slam and another homer. Loyola managed zero chances in the shutout, going 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
Inside the Box Score
- Rookie pitcher Anna Kiel struck out two Huskies in 1.1 innings pitched.
- Sedakis recorded her fourth double of the season.
- Junior outfielder Sierra Sass drew one walk and swiped her sixth base of the season.
Up Next
Loyola stays at home to face St. Bonaventure in another Atlantic 10 series on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29.
