WORCESTER, Mass. – Clark University softball (15-19, 4-13 NEWMAC) hosted Wheaton (19-15, 9-9 NEWMAC) in the second-to-last series of the season for the Cougars. The Lyons scored the only run of game one in the seventh to win the pitchers duel 1-0. The second game saw both offenses put runs on the board, with Wheaton pulling away to win 11-2 after six innings to secure the sweep.
How it Happened (Game One)
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Both teams would put runners in scoring position in the first two innings, with a double by junior Megan Dube and a walk from sophomore Avery Della Piana putting two runners on for the Cougars in the second.
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After the scoreless opening innings, the third, fourth, and fifth saw no hits as Dube shined in the circle, setting down all nine hitters in order for Clark.
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Wheaton would record a hit in the fifth, with Clark adding a hit as senior Emelie Spence singled in the bottom of the frame, but both runners were stranded.
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After another scoreless inning, the Lyons would break through in the seventh, with a double to put a runner in scoring position and a single to bring them home for the ultimately winning run as Wheaton grabbed the 1-0 win in game one.
Inside the Box Score (Game One)
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Dube pitched all seven innings, allowing only five baserunners via five hits and surrendering a single run while striking out five hitters. She also had one of the two hits for the Cougars, with a double in the second inning.
How it Happened (Game Two)
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Spence would single to lead off the bottom of the first, advancing to second on a sacrifice bunt by sophomore Avery Dillon and to third on a grounder from sophomore Merry Griffin.
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Wheaton would ignite the offense in the third inning, using four doubles to plate four runners and take a commanding 4-0 lead after three innings. The Lyons would add a two-run home run in the fifth to make it a six-run margin.
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Clark would score their first runs in the fifth, loading the bases off a walk from senior Felicia Salvati, an error, and a single from junior Jennifer Albano. Then Spence would record her second hit, with a two-RBI single to bring home Salvati and sophomore Gricelda Castro to make it 6-2 after five.
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The Lyons continued the offense in the sixth, scoring runs off a pair of singles and a sacrifice fly. Then another two-run home run would put the game into run rule territory with Wheaton taking a nine-run advantage into the bottom of the sixth.
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A. Dillon would single, advancing as far as second, but the Lyons would get the three outs necessary to clinch the 11-2 win after six innings.
Inside the Box Score (Game Two)
What's Next
The Scarlet and White conclude their regular season with senior day, hosting WPI tomorrow for a double-header with first pitches at 12:00 and 2:00 PM.
