Chatham 3, Franciscan 0 - 7 Innings 
 
Franciscan Lineup
Allyson Weiss SS, Chloe Cross C, Rachel Cooper CF, Jenny Massey LF, Andi Queen P, Lilly Wahl 2B, Brooklynn Miller 3B, Elizabeth Gibson DP, Emma Barnes RF and Paige Kendall 1B

Chatham Lineup
Worwood 3B, Dunn C, Haak 1B, McNany SS, Benjamin RF, Swedberg DP, Horrman 2B, Hans LF, Shaftic CF and Nay P
 
How It Happened
The Franciscan Softball team dropped two games to Presidents Athletic Conference (PAC) opponent Chatham on Friday April 30. 

The Barons struggled to get the offense going, only collecting three hits in the game. Allyson Weiss launched a double into left field in the third inning and eventually moved over to third base, but the Barons could not score her. Chatham scored a run in the fourth and fifth inning to take control of the game and added an insurance run on the way to the 3-0 victory. 

At the Plate
- Allyson Weiss had the Barons only extra base hit, doubling to left in the third inning
- Jenny Massey got on base twice, recording a single 
- Chloe Cross collected the Baron only other hit

Inside the Circle
- Andi Queen pitched 7.0 innings allowing three runs on six hits while recording six strikeouts

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Chatham 10, Franciscan 4 - 5 Innings
 
Franciscan Lineup
Allyson Weiss SS, Chloe Cross C, Jenny Massey CF, Andi Queen 3B, Paige Kendall 1B, Lilly Wahl P, Brooklynn Miller 2B, Elizabeth Gibson RF and Emma Barnes LF

Chatham Lineup
Shaftic CF, Dunn C, Haak 1B, McNany SS, Benjamin RF, Worwood 3B, Swedberg DP, Hoffman 2B, Hans LF and Gee P

How It Happened
Franciscan would fall in an early hole in game two, allowing four runs in the top of the first inning. The Barons offense would respond, scoring in the bottom of the first inning. Allyson Weiss led off with double to center field. After Chloe Cross moved Weiss to third, she capitalized on a wild pitch, sliding safely under a tag at home to score the Barons first run of the day. Franciscan would strike again in the third inning. After Weiss got hit by a pitch, Jenny Massey singled to the shortstop, putting runners on first and second. Andi Queen would then deliver an RBI single to center field, scoring Weiss cutting Chatham lead to 4-2. 

Chatham answered back, scoring three runs in the top of the fourth inning to retake control of the game. Franciscan tried to make one last push in the bottom of the fourth inning. Elizabeth Gibson and Emma Barnes worked walks putting runners on base for the top of the order. After Weiss singled to load the bases, Massey would smash a 2 RBI single into center field, allowing the Barons to pull back with three runs.

After Chatham scored three more runs in the top of the fifth inning and Franciscan failed to score in the bottom of the fifth inning, the game was called due to darkness. 
 
At the Plate
- Allyson Weiss went 2-2 with double and scored three times
- Jenny Massey was 2-3 driving in a pair of RBIs with a single in the fourth inning
- Andi Queen drove in a run in the third inning with an RBI single
- Brooklynn Miller collected a hit, going 1-3
  
Inside the Circle
- Lilly Wahl pitched 3.2 innings allowing seven runs on nine hits while striking out three
- Andi Queen came on in relief pitching the final 1.1 allowing three runs on three hits

Up Next
Franciscan will host Waynesburg tomorrow for Senior Day. The Lady Barons and Yellow Jackets split in their two earlier matchups this season. In the 9-3 win, Ariana Arnone hit a grand slam in the 7th inning to give Franciscan some insurance runs and set the score at 8-3. The Lady Barons are 5-11 all-time against the Yellow Jackets.

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