The Benedictine softball team put together a strong offensive showing on Sunday in Kissimmee, earning a pair of victories over Carlow University and Thomas College.
FINAL SCORE
Benedictine 11, Carlow 0
THE DETAILS
-Benedictine opened the scoring in the first innings when
Morgan Bruno stole home and
Alyssa Perkins followed with a sacrifice fly to play
Lauren Bogard
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Jenna Bartke later drew a bases-loaded walk to extend the lead to 3-0
-The Eagles erupted for six runs in the second innings to take control of the game
-Benedictine added two more runs in the third, highlighted by a solo home run from
Taylor Oppenhuis
-The Eagles closed out the run-rule victory behind a dominant pitching performance
STAT LEADERS
-Benedictine totaled 13 hits in the win
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Taylor Oppenhuis went 3-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored
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Jenna Bartke drove in three runs
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Alyssa Perkins added three RBIs
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Morgan Bruno recorded two hits and two runs scored
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Mckenzie Johnson struck out eight while allowing just one hit over five shutout innings
FINAL SCORE
Benedictine 7, Thomas 3
THE DETAILS
-Benedictine took the lead in the second inning when
Alyssa Perkins launched a solo home run to left field
-The Eagles added two more runs in the third as
Lauren Bogard delivered an RBI single and
Haley Barnes followed with a run-scoring hit
-Thomas responded with three runs in the bottom of the third to even the game at 3-3
-Benedictine quickly answered with a four-run fourth innings to regain control
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Morgan Bruno delivered a two-run single before Bogard and Barnes each added RBI singles
-The Eagles bullpen held Thomas scoreless the rest of the way to secure the victory
STAT LEADERS
-Benedictine finished with 10 hits in the game
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Morgan Bruno went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored
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Lauren Bogard and
Haley Barnes each recorded two hits and two RBIs
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Alyssa Perkins added two hits including a home run
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Morgan Magnabosco and
Mckenzie Johnson combined for 4.2 scoreless innings in relief
UP NEXT
Benedictine continues play in Kissimmee on Monday with another doubleheader facing Ohio Northern University and Mount Saint Mary College
