THE BASICS
SCORE: Emerson 9, Westfield State 2
Pitching: WP - Jessica Gomez (2-2); LP - S Scoville (2-1)
Records: Emerson Lions (3-2); Westfield State (3-2)
Location: Naples, FL. (North Collier Park)
Date: March 13, 2024
The Lead: Makenzie Killough drove in 5 runs for the Emerson Softball team on Wednesday morning while Jessica Gomez neutralized the Westfield State's offense, allowing only three hits through 7 innings.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
EMERSON
Makenzie Killough: 2 for 3 with 5 RBI
Sam Zannotti: 3 for 4 with 2 RBI & 3 runs scored
Riley Caiazza: 2 for 3 with 2 RBI
WESTFIELD STATE
C Ciampa: 1 RBI
Ab Clark: 1 RBI (solo homerun)
HOW IT HAPPENED
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The Lions started the scoring in the home half of the first inning when Makenzie Killough drove in two runs with a double.
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The Lions doubled their lead in the bottom of the second inning when Sam Zannotti doubled in two runs to give the Lions a 4-2 lead after two innings.
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Ab Clark cut into the Lions lead with a solo homerun in the top of the 5th inning but Killough answered in the bottom of the 6th inning with another 2-RBI double to give the Lions an 8-2 lead.
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Riley Caiazza drove in another run in the bottom of the 6th while Jessica Gomez dominated the Owls offense to secure a 9-2 victory on Wednesday morning.