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Miami Softball Bounces Back, Earns Split with Falcons
4/4/2008 12:00:00 AM | Softball
April 4, 2008
The Falcons immediately answered back in the top of the fourth inning, combining three walks, four hits and two errors to produce six runs.
Game two would prove to be a bit different. Both teams were scoreless until the top of the third, when an error allowed Zada Lines to score, putting the Falcons up 1-0.
In the top of the fourth, Senior Dawnjene DeLong homered with one runner on, allowing the Falcons to jump ahead of the RedHawks 3-1. With sophomore Alicia Hogl standing on third base in the bottom half of the fourth, senior Christine Bills laid down a perfect squeeze bunt, scoring Hogl.
After a solid defensive stop in the top of the fifth, the RedHawks would finally break the game wide open. Senior captain Halle Popson singled, and followed promptly with a stolen base. Freshman Meghan Mawn then doubled to right field, scoring Popson once again. With Robinson on first, and Mawn on third, sophomore Alicia Hogl ripped a double down the left field line, scoring two. Shortstop Sarah Billstrom then doubled to right center, scoring Hogl. Freshman Jenna McGivney would score Billstrom with her double to left field. The RedHawks had now added five runs, making the score 7-3.
With another solid inning of defense, the RedHawks would continue to succeed offensively. Freshman Kathryn Russette would lead off the inning with a walk, followed with a single from Popson. Mawn would reach on an error, also allowing Russette to score. With Mawn on second, and Popson on third, sophomore Alicia Hogl would earn a free pass to load the bases. Sarah Billstrom would single down the left field line, scoring Popson. Senior Christine Bills then singled to left field scoring Mawn. Freshman Jenna McGivney hit a deep fly ball to centerfield, allowing Hogl to tag up and score. Since the RedHawks were up by eight runs after five complete innings of play,
The RedHawks hope to carry this offensive power through tomorrow, as they host the Toledo Rockets at 2:00 p.m. at the Miami Softball Stadium. Saturday's game is also part of Youth Day at the park, as the RedHawks welcome the teams of Miami Little League. Come bring your friends and family to spend a day at the field!
