Bethany 3, Franciscan 2 - 7 Innings
Franciscan Lineup
Chloe Cross ss,
Rachel Cooper 3b,
Jenny Massey lf,
Andi Queen p,
Ariana Arnone cf,
Lilly Wahl 1b,
Elizabeth Gibson c,
Brooklynn Miller 2b &
Emma Barnes rf
Bethany Lineup
Huey, Brandel, Barrass, Oberthur, Andrejcik, Capaldi, Fuchs, Wise, Allen & Juilo
How It Happened
The Franciscan Softball team took on local Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) foe Bethany College in a nonconference double header, falling in game one 3-2.
The Barons would strike first, scoring a run in the first inning.
Rachel Cooper would reach base and stole second base to put herself in scoring position.
Jenny Massey would then crush an RBI double over the center fielders head to put Franciscan on the board. The Bison would respond plating two runs in the bottom of the first inning, taking a 2-1 lead.
Both pitchers would settle in with starter
Andi Queen controlling the Bison through most of the next five innings holding them scoreless. Franciscan continued to battle offensively, plating a run in the sixth inning.
Chloe Cross led off the inning, reaching on an error. After
Rachel Cooper bunted to move Cross to second, Cross would then capitalize on a throwing error, scoring from second to tie the game at 2-2.
Bethany would answer, scoring a run in the bottom of the sixth inning and holding on for the 3-2 victory.
At the Plate
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Jenny Massey led the Barons going 1-3 with an RBI double in the first inning
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Rachel Cooper scored in the first inning after on an error
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Chloe Cross scored the tying run in the sixth inning, scoring from second base on a throw to the outfield
Inside the Circle
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Andi Queen pitched 6.0 innings allowing three runs, two earned runs, on six hits while striking out two Bison
Franciscan 1, Bethany 0 - 7 Innings
Franciscan Lineup
Chloe Cross ss,
Rachel Cooper 3b,
Jenny Massey cf,
Ariana Arnone 2b,
Lilly Wahl p,
Andi Queen 1b,
Elizabeth Gibson dp,
Brooklynn Miller ss,
Emma Barnes lf & Annie Cerjack rf
Bethany Lineup
Huey, Brandel, Barrass, Oberthur, Andrejcik, Capaldi, Fuchs, Wise, Juilo & Allen
How It Happened
The Lady Barons regrouped from their game one defeat, turning to freshman pitcher
Lilly Wahl for game two.
Lilly Wahl got of to a strong start in the second inning, striking out the side in the second inning. Wahl record eight strike outs in her seven innings of actions.
Franciscan offense again struggled to find its rhythm, being held to just one hit and two base runners through the first three inning. The Barons would finally break through in the fourth inning.
Rachel Cooper led off the inning with a single into left center field.
Jenny Massey followed with a single to center field and then Cooper and Massey executed a double steal, putting runners on second and third.
Ariana Arnone would then smash a single into center field scoring Cooper and putting the Barons ahead 1-0.
Franciscan was unable to plate another run, but one run was plenty for Wahl as she continued to dominate the Bison. Wahl would not allow a base runner in the final three innings, striking out the side in the fifth inning and securing the 1-0 victory for the Barons.
At the Plate
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Ariana Arnone drove in the games only run, blasting a single to center field in the fourth inning
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Jenny Massey was 2-3 with a pair of single and stole a base
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Chloe Cross was 1-3 with a double in the first inning
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Rachel Cooper also went 1-3, scoring the games only run
Inside the Circle
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Lilly Wahl pitched a 7.0 inning shutout allowing only a single hit while striking out eight Bison
Up Next
Franciscan will travel to Chatham for a Wednesday night double header under the lights at Chatham. Franciscan is 1-15 all-time against Chatham, with Chatham winning the last three matchups. The two teams have not squared off since 2016, so these will be totally different teams, then those that have met in the past.
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