SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – The No. 13-ranked Eastern Oregon softball team earned a dominant 10-0 win in game one, but fell 3-0 in game two against Bushnell on Friday at Rich Schwab Field.

Game One: Eastern Oregon 10, Bushnell 0

The Mountaineers' offense exploded for 10 runs in five innings, powered by a strong performance from pitcher Kylie Parsons (11-0), who allowed just three hits and struck out 11 in a complete-game shutout. Eastern Oregon took control early with a nine-run rally in the second inning. Madison Olson led the charge with a 2-for-3 performance, driving in four RBIs, while Haley Tyree's inside-the-park home run added to the Mountaineers' dominant performance. 

Eastern Oregon sealed the victory with a solo home run from Tyree in the fifth inning, making it 10-0. Kelly Monaghan also contributed with an RBI single in the second inning.

Game Two: Bushnell 3, Eastern Oregon 0

In the second game, Bushnell came out on top, shutting out the Mountaineers 3-0. Emily Cole (6-12) pitched a complete-game shutout for the Beacons, holding Eastern Oregon to just four hits. The Beacons struck first with a run in the first inning when Violet Richardson doubled in Taylor Kenworthy, followed by another run in the second inning. Bushnell added an unearned run in the fourth to secure the win.

Despite solid individual efforts, Eastern Oregon was unable to generate much offense. Macao Jackson (2-1) took the loss for the Mountaineers, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits in 3.2 innings of work.

Eastern Oregon (24-7, 19-4 CCC) will return to action tomorrow as they continue their Cascade Collegiate Conference weekend slate with Bushnell.