Kutztown, Pa.—The Mercyhurst Softball team closed out their historic season on Friday against Fairmont State in the NCAA Tournament.
How It Happened
The Lakers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead. Eliza Reynolds opened the game with a bunt single and then advanced to second a wild pitch. Cheyenne Hindman drew a walk to two runners on. Allison Dejidas came up and doubled to right field to score Reynolds. Sarah Koscho came up and lifted a ball to the outfield that brought Hindman home for the second Laker run.
Fairmont State answered in the bottom of the first to make it 2-2.
The Falcons scored twice more in the bottom of the second inning to make it 4-2, they scored again in the bottom of third to make it 5-2.
In the top of the fourth Kaci Alderson hit a solo leadoff homer to make it 5-3.
Fairmont pulled away in the seventh inning as they made it 8-3 with three more runs.
Morgan Hilty started in the circle and went 1.2 innings while allowing four runs. Kaitlin Hoffner came in for relief and went four innings allowing four runs (one unearned) while striking out two. Mikaela Schramski came in for the final out and needed on pitch to get a flyout.
Historic Season
This Laker team set a program record in wins with 32 while making the first PSAC Championship in program history. They also earned their first NCAA bid in program history.
Thank You Seniors
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