EASTON, Massachusetts (April 2, 2023)- Today, the Stonehill College softball team hosted the Pioneers of Sacred Heart University at Fr. Gartland Field for a doubleheader matchup. The Skyhawks battled hard, playing a tough game this afternoon.

Game 1: In the first game of today's doubleheader, the Skyhawks were able to put four runs on the board, but couldn't grab the win, with a loss of 4-12.

Standout Performances:

• Courtney Brochu: Triple & 2 RBIs 
• Paige Wodarski: RBI
• Alyssa Grossi: RBI
• Kelly Mayette: Six strikeouts

Key Moments:

• In game one, starting at the top of the first inning, the Skyhawks took to the field with pitcher Kelly Mayette threw hard and got a three up, three down inning. In the top of the second, Mayette did it again, with back-to-back three up, three down innings.
• In the bottom of the third inning, Centerfielder Natalie Bottiglieri and third basemen Shannon Conte made it on base after being walked, with DP Paige Wodarski up next. Wodarski hit a far ball to the left side, advancing pinch runner Megan Weis to second, and Bottiglieri made it home.
• Shortly after, catcher Isabella Therrien makes it to first on a walk, advancing Wodarski to second, and Weis to third. Alyssa Grossi is up next, and hits a far ball to the outfield, sending Therrien to second, Wodarski to third, and Weis home, putting up a second run for the Skyhawks. 
• Right after, second basemen Courtney Brochu hit a triple to the right side, sending Grossi and Therrien home, tying the game 4-4.
• In the top of the fifth inning, pitcher Skylar Brandemarte stepped into the circle, she was able to earn a three up, three down inning.

Pitching Records:

Win: Sacred Heart- Sam Kowalski (88-46), Liv Vadas (26-12)

Loss: Stonehill- Kelly Mayette (81-26), Lauren Donovan (20-10), Skylar Brandemarte (6-3)

Game 2: In the second game of today's doubleheader, the Skyhawks fell to the Pioneers, with the game cut to six innings with a 0-10 loss.

Standout Performances:

• Skylar Brandemarte: Three up three down inning
• Emily Nardelli: Single

Key Moments:

• In the top of the first inning of game two, the Skyhawks took to the field with pitcher Brandemarte threw a three up, three down inning.
• In the bottom of the second, shortstop Emily Nardelli singled through the left side, advancing Therrien to second before the inning ended.

Pitching Records:

Win: Sacred Heart- Emily Heath (30-16)

Loss: Stonehill- Skylar Brandemarte (69-27), Lauren Donovan (7-2)

Up Next:

The Stonehill Softball team is back in action on the road in Andover, Massachusetts on Thursday, April 6th at 10 a.m. and Friday, April 7th at noon and 2 p.m. for a three-game series against Northeast Conference competitor Merrimack College.

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