DES MOINES, Iowa – Offense was at a premium at Ron Buel Field on Tuesday afternoon as the Drake Bulldog softball team scratched out a 2-1 victory over Western Illinois. The win halted a five-game losing streak for Drake (11-13, 0-3) and marked the start of the Bulldogs' home slate.
Western Illinois (12-16, 2-4) struck first in the top of the first. Previous Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week Bella Alvarez started a two-out rally with a double to the right field corner. Maria Luna, the very next batter, promptly singled to drive Alvarez home and give WIU a 1-0 lead.