MBCvsMU4-9

Softball '10

4-9 Softball Falls to Methodist [Box1] [Box2]

The first game was a high scoring affair as Mary Baldwin brought their bats and put up the second highest scoring total for the season.  Methodist jumped out to a quick lead scoring two runs in the first, and an impressive 7 runs in the second.  Amber Ralston would struggle in the third inning giving up two more runs.  She went on to pitch 4 scoreless innings.  Mary Baldwin would begin to chip away at the lead.  Amanda Miller would score on a passed ball, and Victoria Barrett singled to drive in Courtney Clausi.  The Squirrels were two runs closer.  Mary Baldwin would score 3 runs in the 5th.  Jessica Hogle lined a single to left field to drive in two of the three runs.  The squirrels would score two more runs in the bottom of the 7th, but would fall short 7-11. 

Notable performances included Megan Moyer and Jessica Hogle who both drove in two runs each.  Kelsey Still went 3 for 4 on the day with one double. 

The second game was a more one sided affair as Methodist was able to drive in several runs.  Jessica Hogle would provide some pitching relief for 3 innings as she only gave up 3 earned runs, but Mary Baldwin would not be able to handle the Monarchs hitters.  The Squirrels ended up losing the game 5-21.

Notable performances included Kelsey Still who put together another impressive game going 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.  Megan Moyer and Victoria Barrett both had singles that drove in a run.  Jessica Hogle was 1 for 3 at the plate with two RBI’s.