The Benedictine softball team split a NACC doubleheader with Concordia Wisconsin on Saturday, dropping a close opener before bouncing back with a strong offensive performance in game two.
FINAL SCORE
Benedictine 2, Concordia Wisconsin 3
THE DETAILS
-Concordia Wisconsin struck early with two runs in the first inning to take the lead
-Benedictine got on the board in the fourth with an RBI single from
Mia Giammarese
-Concordia added a run in the fifth to extend the lead to 3-1
-The Eagles answered in the sixth as Giammarese delivered her second RBI single of the game
-Benedictine threatened late but was unable to complete the comeback
STAT LEADERS
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Mia Giammarese recorded two hits and drove in both runs
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Haley Barnes scored both runs and added two hits
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Jasmine Lozano added a hit and a walk
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Mckenzie Johnson went the distance, allowing three runs on nine hits
FINAL SCORE
Benedictine 7, Concordia Wisconsin 1
THE DETAILS
-Benedictine jumped out early with three runs in the first inning behind RBI hits from
Alyssa Perkins,
Taylor Oppenhuis, and
Mia Giammarese
-Concordia got on the board in the third, but Benedictine responded with a run in the fourth on a wild pitch
-The Eagles broke the game open in the sixth inning with a three-run home run from
Haley Barnes
-Benedictine held Concordia scoreless over the final four innings to secure the win
STAT LEADERS
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Haley Barnes tallied two hits, including a home run, and three RBIs
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Alyssa Perkins recorded two hits and drove in two runs
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Taylor Oppenhuis and
Mia Giammarese each added an RBI
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Claire Stillwell tossed 4.2 scoreless innings
UP NEXT
Benedictine (20-6, 6-4 NACC) returns to action at home on Sunday, hosting Alverno College for a conference doubleheader
