THE BASICS 

Game One Score: Springfield 2, Emerson 0

Game Two Score: Springfield 7, Emerson 4

Game One Pitching Record: WP –Gillian Kane (6-1) LP – Jessica Gomez (7-2)  

Game Two Pitching Record: WP –Ashley Pugliese (4-0) LP- Grace Beaulieu (0-1) SV- Emily Gell (1)

Location: Springfield, MA (Potter Field)

Date: April 2nd, 2023

The Lead: The Emerson softball team dropped their opening NEWMAC doubleheader against Springfield on Saturday afternoon at Potter Field.

GAME ONE:

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

EMERSON 

Claire Overton: 1-3

Kit Kenga: 1-3

Carly Rosengerger: 1-3 

SPRINGFIELD

Maggie Britt: 2 RBI

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Game one Saturday was a pitcher's duel between Emerson's Jessica Gomez and Gillian Kane, both throwing complete games.
• The difference in the game came in the home half of the 2^nd inning when Springfield's Maggie Britt drove a 2-RBI double to left field, giving Springfield a 2-0 lead after two complete innings.
• Emerson threatened to push a run across in the top of the 4^th inning as they had runners on second and third with 2 outs but were unable to capitalize.
• Ultimately, Gillian Kane was able to shut down the Lions offense and lead the Pride to a 2-0 victory in game one.

GAME TWO:

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

EMERSON 

Claire Overton: 2-3, 1 RBI, 1 run scored

Grace Beaulieu: 1 RBI

Carly Rosengerger: 1 RBI

SPRINGFIELD

Amelia DeRosa: 3-4, 2 RBI

Mackenzie Doyle: 3-3, 3 runs scored, 1 RBI

Maggie Britt: 2-3, 1 RBI, 1 run scored

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Springfield broke the scoreless streak in the home half of the first inning of game two, scoring 3 runs on 4 hits. The Lions limited the damage as Springfield left the bases loaded.
• The Lions evened the score in the top of the 2^nd inning. Grace Beaulieu singled in Claire Overton and on the next play Jessica Gomez was able to score when Beaulieu stole second base. Carly Rosenberger then drove in Beaulieu to complete Emerson's 3-run inning.
• The Pride was able to re-take the lead in the bottom of the 2^nd inning. After two complete innings, Springfield led 4-3.
• The Pride extended their lead in the bottom of the 5^th inning when they scored three more runs on four hits. After 5 complete innings, Springfield led by a score of 7-3.
• Overton was able to cut into the Pride's lead during the next half inning with an RBI double. This would be the last run the Lions would score as they fell to Springfield by a score of 7-4

UP NEXT 

The Lions head across town to UMASS Boston to take on the Beacons on Monday, April 3^rd.