The Benedictine softball team earned two wins over MSOE on Saturday, using late-game execution in game one before pulling away early in game two.
FINAL SCORE
Benedictine 4, MSOE 3 (9 innings)
THE DETAILS
-MSOE struck first with a run in the opening inning to take an early lead
-Benedictine answered in the third as
Haley Barnes launched a two-run home run to put the Eagles in front
-MSOE tied the game in the fifth, and the score remained even through regulation
-In the ninth, Benedictine capitalized on pressure and defensive miscues, taking the lead on an RBI bunt single from
Lauren Bogard
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Alyssa Perkins followed with an RBI single to add on another run
-MSOE pushed across a run in the bottom of the ninth, but the Eagles held on to secure the extra-inning victory
STAT LEADERS
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Lauren Bogard went 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored
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Mia Giammarese recorded three hits
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Haley Barnes drove in two runs with a home run
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Mckenzie Johnson allowed just three runs over nine innings
FINAL SCORE
Benedictine 7, MSOE 1
THE DETAILS
-Benedictine broke through in the second inning as
Lauryn Olson delivered a three-run double to open the scoring
-The Eagles extended the lead in the fifth with RBI hits from
Morgan Bruno,
Haley Barnes, and
Alyssa Perkins
-MSOE got on the board in the sixth, but Benedictine answered with an additional run in the seventh
-Benedictine controlled the game from start to finish behind consistent offense and strong pitching
STAT LEADERS
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Lauryn Olson went 3-for-3 with three RBIs
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Haley Barnes recorded two hits and drove in a run
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Morgan Magnabosco allowed one run on four hits while striking out five
UP NEXT
Benedictine (22-6, 8-4 NACC) are back at home this Tuesday, April 21st against Alverno College
