Keene State 5, Franciscan 1 - 7 Innings
Franciscan Lineup
Jenny Massey LF,
Kimberly McDaniels DP,
Ariana Arnone 3B,
Chloe Cross RF,
Alexis McKnight 1B,
Rachel Cooper CF,
Brooklynn Miller SS,
Elizabeth Gibson C,
Janie Bryner 2B, &
Lilly Wahl P
Keene State Lineup
Barbieri LF, Murray 2B, Cote SS, Blanchett 1B, Seaborn-C 3B, Fisher C, Whittier CF, Frank RF, & Demmy P
How It Happened
The Franciscan softball team got their season underway on Monday against Keene State. This is the 2022 season opener for the Owls as well. The first four innings were a pitcher's dream. Each inning was completed with minimal pitches and no runs.
The top of the 5th is when the action began. Keene State scored 2 runs off 5 hits, with one 10 pitch at bat. In the top of the 6th, Keene State scored another 3 runs off 5 hits.
Franciscan scored their first run in the bottom of the sixth, off a single by
Rachel Cooper. Cooper's hit was a deep shot over the head of the left fielder that hit the fence. Franciscan had an opportunity to catch up with only 1 out and the bases loaded.
Kaylee Kirkpatrick connected with the ball a couple times, hitting it foul. With a full pitch count, Kirkpatrick was struck out swinging, and Franciscan left the inning with three runners on base.
At the Plate
-Kimbelry McDaniels was the only hitter with a walk
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Jenny Massey had 2 hits on 4 at-bats
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Elizabeth Gibson had 2 hits on 3 at-bats
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Chloe Cross scored the lone run
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Rachel Cooper recorded the only RBI
In the Circle
-Lily Wahl recorded 116 pitches, allowed 12 hits, 5 runs, 2 walks, and had 4 strikeouts.
St. Joseph's Brooklyn 6, Franciscan 1- 7 Innings
Franciscan Lineup
Jenny Massey LF,
Rachel Cooper CF,
Kimberly McDaniels 3B,
Alexis McKnight 1B,
Ariana Arnone RF,
Brooklynn Miller SS,
Elizabeth Gibson C,
Lilly Wahl 2B, &
Chloe Cross P
St. Joseph's Brooklyn Lineup
Gomez DP, Heinsch RF, hartwing 3B, Hurtado 2B, Trani SS, Calabrese C, McKeon LF, Kilimet 1B, Burroughs CF, & Poppett P
How It Happened
The game was a close fought and well played game aside from 1st innings defensive woes. A couple of walks and stolen bases preceding a big hit, quickly put the Barons in a 3-0 deficit in the 1st inning. Coach McKnight decided to make a quick lineup change and put
Kimberly McDaniels in the circle. In the 6 innings pitched, Kimberly allowed 3 runs, and only walked one batter while getting 2 strikeouts.
Alexis McKnight saw some success at bat. McKnight had 2 hits off 3 at bats.
The best offensive effort for the Barons came in the bottom of the 6th.
Elizabeth Gibson and Lily Wahl each hit a single then advanced bases off a wild pitch. With runners on 2nd and 3rd,
Jenny Massey hit a single to the outfield.
Elizabeth Gibson scored and Lily Wahl stood on third.
Rachel Cooper grounded out, but allowed Massey to advance to second.
Kimberly McDaniels, who crushed one to outfield her last at bat, had an opportunity to bring 1-2 runners to home. McDaniels so a variety of different pitches, and eventually swung on a decent pitch, but grounded out closing the inning.
At the Plate
-Barons registered 30 at bats
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Alexis McKnight and
Elizabeth Gibson led the team in hits with 2 a piece
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Chloe Cross and
Kimberly McDaniels each had a walk
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Jenny Massey had the lone RBI
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Elizabeth Gibson scored the only run for the game
In the Circle
- Starter
Chloe Cross threw 29 pitches, saw 4 at bats, walked 3 batters, allowed 3 runs and 2 hits
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Kimberly McDaniels threw 73 pitches, saw 26 at bats, walked 1 batter, allowed 3 runs and 7 hits
Up Next
Franciscan will get right back after it with a pair of games scheduled for Tuesday. The will first play Wilson College at 11:30 am for the first time in school history. Then they will have a brief break before playing Stevenson at 3:30 pm. Franciscan is 0-1 all-time against Stevenson, as they played each other once back in 2014.
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