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Box Score 2 THE BASICS
Game 1: Wheaton (MA) 9; Emerson 0 (Final-5 innings)
Game 2: Wheaton (MA) 5; Emerson 1
Game 1 Pitching Decision: W – Sarah Pitchard (6-6) L- Jessica Gomez (8-8)
Game 2 Pitching Decision: W – Emma Candelaria (10-4) L- Jessica Gomez (8-9)
Location: Norton, MA (Clark Field)
Date: April 23, 2022
The Lead: Wheaton's pitching was able to quiet the Lions bats as they completed as the Emerson softball team was held to 1 run during their doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Clark Field.
GAME ONE: Wheaton (MA) 9; Emerson 0
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
EMERSON LEADERS
Makenzie Killough: 1 for 3
WHEATON (MA) LEADERS
Tristan Keller: 2 for 3 with 3 RBI and 1 run scored (3-run homerun)
Erica Piercey: 2 for 3 with 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Katelyn Barton: 2 for 3 with 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Pitching:
Sarah Pritchard: 2 strikeouts with 0 runs through 5 innings pitched
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In game 1 of the doubleheader, the Lions offense was silenced by Wheaton's Sarah Pritchard. Emerson's lone hit for the game came in the top of the 1st inning when Sophomore Makenzie Killough singled down the right field line. She was stranded at first base and would turn out to be the only Emerson baserunner of the game.
- Wheaton scored the only run they would need after a leadoff double by Juliette Zito led to an RBI single for Katelyn Barton. Erica Piercey doubled home a run in the bottom of the 3rd inning and Wheaton led by a score of 2-0 after 3 innings.
- In the bottom of the 4th inning, the Wheaton offense exploded. Driving in 7 runs on 7 hits including a 3-run blast by Tristan Keller; the Lyons held a commanding 9-0 lead after 4 innings of play.
- The Emerson offense was unable to answer in the top of the 5th inning as they were set down in order. Wheaton secured a 9-0 5-inning victory in game 1 on Saturday afternoon.
GAME TWO: Wheaton (MA) 5; Emerson 1
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
EMERSON LEADERS
Mackenzie Rice: 2 for 2
Sam Zannotti: 1 for 3 with 1 run scored
Grace Beaulieu: 1 RBI
WHEATON (MA) LEADERS
Julia Rohon: 1 for 1 with 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Erica Piercey: 2 for 3 with 2 RBI
Katelyn Barton: 1 for 3 with 1 RBI
Pitching:
Emma Candalarie: 3 strikeouts and 1 run (0 earned) through 7 innings pitched
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The action began in game 2 with 2 outs in the bottom of the 1st inning. Wheaton had the bases loaded via three consecutive walks by Emerson. Fortunately for the Lions, Freshman Jessica Gomez was able to escape the jam with the score remaining 0-0.
- The score remained scoreless until the bottom of the 3rd inning. Wheaton's Julia Rohon doubled in 2 runs, followed by an Erica Piercey RBI single. With the help of a walk, hit-by-pitch and 2 Emerson errors; Wheaton pushed across 4 runs in the inning. After 4 complete innings, Wheaton led 4-0.
- Both teams went down in order in the 5th inning before Wheaton added an insurance run in the home half of the 5th inning with another Piercey RBI.
- Emerson added their lone run in the top of the 7th inning when a Grace Beaulieu plated Freshman Sam Zannotti; who had singled earlier in the inning. This small Emerson rally was short-lived and Wheaton would ultimately hold onto the lead and come away with a 5-1 victory.
UP NEXT
The Lions have some time to rest before hosting Wellesley for a doubleheader on Friday, April 29 at Rotch Field. First pitch is scheduled for 3pm.
