Suffolk 6, Franciscan 4 - 7 Innings
 
Franciscan Lineup
Rachel Cooper CF, Jenny Massey LF, Kimberly McDaniels 3B, Elizabeth Gibson 1B, Chloe Cross C, Janie Bryner 2B, Brooklynn Miller SS, Kaylee Kirkpatrick DP, Ariana Arnone RF, & Lilly Wahl P

Suffolk Lineup
Murphy CF, Quintana LF, Scripter 1B, Cifaratta 3B, Brandow RF, Doidge C, King 2B, Zellin DP, Gonzalez SS, & Turnbull P
 
How It Happened
Rain from Wednesday night into Thursday morning delayed the start of play in Myrtle Beach today, as this game was originally scheduled for 1:30, but it did not start till nearly four hours later. The Rams offense was not delayed, as they scored four runs in the first inning to jump out to a lead over the Lady Barons. Suffolk would add two more runs in the third to hold a 6-0 lead.

Franciscan would answer in the sixth inning, as they would have runners at the corners with one out. Kaylee Kirkpatrick would work her way aboard on an error to score Bryner from third. The next batter would by Ariana Arnone, who drove in Brooklynn Miller from second on a single. Rachel Cooper would then bunt both runners into scoring position for Jenny Massey. The California native did not disappoint with a two RBI single to center to set the score at 6-4. The Lady Barons would make a late threat in the bottom of the seventh, as they would load the bases with two outs, but the Rams shut it down to hand Franciscan a loss in game one. 

At the Plate
- Jenny Massey was 2-4 with two RBIs.
- Ariana Arnone was 1-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
- Kimberly McDaniels continues to show patience at the plate as she walked twice. Leads the team with four thus far.
- Franciscan left 12 runners on base, as they are getting more an more opportunities as the season goes along.

In the Circle
-Starter Lilly Wahl went the distance with five earned runs.
- She struck out four while walking three.
 

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UMass-Boston 5, Franciscan 4 - 7 Innings
 
Franciscan Lineup
Rachel Cooper CF, Jenny Massey LF, Kimberly McDaniels P, Elizabeth Gibson 1B, Chloe Cross C, Ariana Arnone RF, Brooklynn Miller SS, Kaylee Kirkpatrick DP, Lilly Wahl 3B, & Janie Bryner 2B/DF

UMass-Boston Lineup
Diaute RF, Ruggiero 3B, Melchiond DP, Sanden SS, English 1B, Tibbery 2B, Pangiato CF, Landry C, Messier LF, & Doble P
 
How It Happened
Franciscan would score first in this one, as they would score in the first inning. Jenny Massey led off with a single, and then Kimberly McDaniels would draw a walk. Elizabeth Gibson would get on base on a fielder's choice, while UMass-Boston mishandled the ball, Kimberly McDaniels was able to make it around the bases and score on the play. The Beacons would find the equalizer in the second inning to knot it up at 1-1. 

UMass-Boston would hit a leadoff triple in the fifth inning, and they would eventually knock her in on a sacrifice fly to take the lead at 2-1 through five innings. Franciscan would keep pushing, as they got the bats going in the top of the sixth. Elizabeth Gibson would rip a single to center, and then Ashley Benson would come in to pinch run for her. Chloe Cross would deliver a one-out single to set the stage for Arnone. She delivered with an opposite-field double that scored Benson from second to tie it up at 2-2. That would chase the Beacons starter out of the game, as they would go to the bullpen. Franciscan tried to apply pressure to the reliever instantly, as a double steal sent Chloe Cross from third to home, but she was thrown out. Arnone made it to third. She would then score on a wild pitch later in the inning to give Franciscan the lead again at 3-2. 

Franciscan would go to Lilly Wahl in the circle for the bottom of the sixth. The Beacons would string together some hits, including a triple to give them three runs and the lead at 5-3. The Lady Barons kept battling in the seventh inning, as they would have runners on the corners with two outs. Elizabeth Gibson stepped up with an RBI single to left, that pulled Franciscan to within one run of the lead. That is as close as they would get, as the Beacons recorded the last out to win the game. 

At the Plate
- Elizabeth Gibson was 2-4 with an RBI.
- Ariana Arnone had the lone extra-base hit with a double and RBI in this game.
- Brooklynn Miller had her first multi-hit game of the year. 
- UMass-Boston hit a pair of triples.

In the Circle
- Starter Kimberly McDaniels pitched five plus innings while only allowing two earned runs. 
- Lilly Wahl pitched one inning of relief work with two earned runs on her as well.

Up Next
Franciscan will conclude their games in South Caroline tomorrow with a pair of games. They first play Worcester State at 1:30 pm, and then they take on Greenville University at 3:30 pm. This is the first time in program history that the Lady Barons have played either of these teams. 

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