Meredith College Sports Information Department
Day One: Softball Opens Spring Break with Pair of Losses
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| Brittany Bucklin ready to hit one of her two hits against nationally ranked Moravian. |
Versus the Moravian Greyhounds, ranked 22nd nationally among NCAA Division III programs, Ellen Blevins and Brittany Bucklin led Meredith with two hits, including a two-RBI-double apiece.
Moravian opened the scoring in the top of the third on a three-hit-three-run performance, but the Angels responded in the bottom of the frame with Blevins' two-base hit.
Greyhound Victoria Connor drilled her second homer of the day in the fourth to advance Moravian's lead, and three Meredith errors in the top of the fifth continued the rally. The Angels extended Moravian's at-bat in the top of the sixth to move the Greyhounds to an 8-2 advantage.
But the Avenging Angels would not back down. Maria Annunziata kicked off the rally with a triple, and Eran Artigues advanced on a walk. Bucklin scored both runners, including Erica Occena who subbed in to run for Artigues, in the next at-bat.
Bryce Smith forced a Greyhound pitching change with a single, and Sarah Watson pulled Meredith to within three on an infield miscue. But Moravian ended the threat on the next play.
The Meredith bats continued to swing in game two versus the Susquehanna Crusaders leading off with home runs from Bucklin and Courtney Saunders to give the Angels a 3-0 advantage in the first frame.
SU hit two of their own to slip in front 4-3, but Meredith tied the game on a two-hit, one run series in the top of the third. Unfortunately, the Angels' defense fell apart in the bottom of the fifth to allow the Crusaders four runs to secure the win.
Taylor Jackson pitched a complete game for a loss versus Moravian and entered in the fifth for a loss versus Susquehanna. Greyhound Josie Novak earned her second win in game one, and Jamie Fesinstine pitched a complete game for SU for the win.
Box Score - Susquehanna
CLERMONT, Fla. -- Brittany Bucklin continues to lead the Meredith College softball team as the Angels capture a pair of wins Tuesday at The Spring Games in Clermont, Florida. Bucklin went three-for-three in a 5-2 win over Haverford College, and Sarah Watson sparked the Angels with a home run in a 7-2 victory over the Millsaps Majors.
With both teams scoreless in the fourth, Bucklin ripped a double to left and Eran Artigues drove her home with one of her own. The Angels picked up one more run on a Fords miscue to take a 2-0 lead.
Lauren Marbrey and her defense held Haverford in the top of the fifth, and Ellen Blevins kept the bats moving with a single in the bottom of the frame. Shortstop Bryce Smith scored Blevins on a two-base hit, and Bucklin ripped her second double through the left side to push the Angels to a four run advantage.
Courtney Saunders finished off the scoring with a RBI-single in the sixth to secure the win for Meredith.
Taylor Jackson earned her fifth season win allowing five hits with just one earned run, one walk and five strikeouts. Haverford's Sara Tauriello registered the loss allowing six hits in five innings with three earned runs and four K's.
Meredith opened game two with a run in the top of the first, and Julia Allsbrook recorded her second RBI on the season in the second inning.
The Majors drove in a run in the bottom of the third, but Watson's fourth-inning dinger lifted the Angels to a 4-1 advantage. The energy in the dugout continued through the fifth, as Meredith scored three more runs on a pair of hits and one error to finish off Millsaps.
Marbrey pitched a complete game allowing no earned runs on four hits with as many strikeouts. Millsaps starting pitcher Mary Claire Shepard recorded the loss allowing three earned runs on four hits and five walks in 4.2 innings pitched.
Box Score - Haverford
Box Score - Millsaps
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Day Two: Softball Wins Two with Bucklin and Watson Leading the Way
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| Sarah Watson readies for her home run hit! |
With both teams scoreless in the fourth, Bucklin ripped a double to left and Eran Artigues drove her home with one of her own. The Angels picked up one more run on a Fords miscue to take a 2-0 lead.
Lauren Marbrey and her defense held Haverford in the top of the fifth, and Ellen Blevins kept the bats moving with a single in the bottom of the frame. Shortstop Bryce Smith scored Blevins on a two-base hit, and Bucklin ripped her second double through the left side to push the Angels to a four run advantage.
Courtney Saunders finished off the scoring with a RBI-single in the sixth to secure the win for Meredith.
Taylor Jackson earned her fifth season win allowing five hits with just one earned run, one walk and five strikeouts. Haverford's Sara Tauriello registered the loss allowing six hits in five innings with three earned runs and four K's.
Meredith opened game two with a run in the top of the first, and Julia Allsbrook recorded her second RBI on the season in the second inning.
The Majors drove in a run in the bottom of the third, but Watson's fourth-inning dinger lifted the Angels to a 4-1 advantage. The energy in the dugout continued through the fifth, as Meredith scored three more runs on a pair of hits and one error to finish off Millsaps.
Marbrey pitched a complete game allowing no earned runs on four hits with as many strikeouts. Millsaps starting pitcher Mary Claire Shepard recorded the loss allowing three earned runs on four hits and five walks in 4.2 innings pitched.
Box Score - Haverford
Box Score - Millsaps
Day Three: Hits, Hits, Hits as Softball Wins Two More in Florida
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| Lauren Marbrey works for the strikeout. |
Brittany Bucklin, Maria Annunziata, and Eran Artigues each hit a dinger in game one, while Bucklin, Megan Tarpey, and Courtney Saunders -- twice -- advanced on a two-base hit. RBI's filled the stats with Bucklin and Artigues earning three apiece.
Taylor Jackson earned her sixth season win in the circle allowing seven hits with just one earned run and eight strikeouts. Muhlenberg's Haley Peterson took the loss with seven earned runs, two walks, and a pair of K's.
Game two versus the Wesley Wolverines started out with three error-free innings for the Angels leading to a four hit, three run series to take control of the game.
In the top of the sixth, Wesley led off with a single and moved the runners into scoring position with a double to left field. Lauren Marbrey struckout the third batter and took care of the next batter at first.
With two outs on the board and two runners on base, Wesley's Kateri Peters advanced on an infield error to score a run. Unphased with the offensive effort, Marbrey struckout the Wolverine's right fielder to get Meredith out of the inning unharmed.
The Avenging Angels' defense put away Wesley in the top of the seventh to finish of the win.
Marbrey allowed five hits with no earned runs to go along with two walks and three strikeouts for her fifth career win. Lindsay Siok registered the loss for Wesley with three earned runs in seven hits, one walk, and five strikeouts for the loss.
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| Ready for day 3 in Florida! |
