NCAA: Pioneers Advance to Take on Linfield

McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Transylvania University softball picked up two wins in NCAA Regional play Friday, capping the day with a 2-1 victory over Pacific Lutheran University at Del Smith Stadium. The Pioneers advanced to the final day of regional play in McMinnville after scoring the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. With the game tied 1-1, Anna Russelburg singled to begin the frame before Jessica Strickland reached on an infield single and error. Emily Shearer drew a walk to load the bases, and Taylor Ingram delivered a pinch-hit RBI single to center field to bring home the…