Franciscan 0, Westminster 12 - 5 Innings
Franciscan Lineup
Janey Winner CF, Emma Davis 1B, Kimberly McDaniels SS, Hayley Cook P, Elizabeth Maxwell C, Emma Clow 2B, Madison Kozares 3B, Olivia Linden RF, & Kyra Collins LF
How It Happened
In game one, the visiting Westminster Titans took a quick lead scoring seven runs in the first inning and four in the second inning. The Barons made a pitching change in the third, and the change of pace pitcher Linden held the Titans to only one run for three innings. However, the standout Titan freshmen Piper held the Barons scoreless with only two hits.
At the Plate
-McDaniels was 1 for 2 at bat
-Maxwell was 1 for 2 at bat
In the Circle
-Starter Cook pitched 2.0 innings allowing 12 hits and 10 earned runs
-Relief pitcher Linden pitched. 3.0 innings allowing 4 hits and 1 earned run
Franciscan 2, Westminster 11 - 5 Innings
Franciscan Lineup
Janey Winner LF, Emma Davis CF, Kimberly McDaniels SS, Hayley Cook 3B, Elizabeth Maxwell 1B, Emma Clow 2B, Madison Kozares C, Olivia Linden P, & Kyra Collins RF
How It Happened
Typically for game two McDaniels is the starting pitcher. McDaniels strongest positions are 3B and SS, but is typically needed to pitch. For the first time in her career she wasn't the starting pitcher for either game in a doubleheader. That is a testament to the improving freshmen class and pitching from Cook and Linden.
After three great innings in game one, coach gave Linden the start in the circle for game two. However, by game two the Titans had figured out the timing and with bases loaded, zero outs, and one run scored coach decided to put McDaniels in the circle. McDaniels masterfully got out of the inning allowing zero hits and zero runs.
To follow up the great defensive stand, Davis hit a double in her at bat then was followed by a Home Run from McDaniels to give the Barons a 2-1 lead.
The excitement from the lead didn't last long. The Titans grabbed six runs in the top of the second and then scored atleast one run in each preceding inning. The Barons had a couple more hits a few chances at scoring, but were blanked through the fifth inning.
At the Plate
-Davis was 1 for 2 with 1 run and a double
-McDaniels was 1 for 2 with 1 run and 2 RBI off her HR
-Maxwell was 1 for 2
In the Circle
-Starter Linden pitched 0.0 innings allowing 1 run
-Relief McDaniels pitched 5.0 innings allowing 10 hits, 2 earned runs, and tallying 3 strikeouts.
Up Next
Franciscan will take a break from competition over Easter Break, but then return for a busy week of three PAC doubleheaders. Their next contests will be at home on Tuesday against 3:30 p.m. It will be Autism Awareness Day with the doubleheader beginning at 3:30 p.m.
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