WARRIOR SOFTBALL SWEEPS CONFERENCE DOUBLEHEADER

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College softball team played a Freedom Conference doubleheader for the first time in more than two weeks, Sunday afternoon, hosting the University of Scranton. The twinbill was originally scheduled to be played in Scranton, but field conditions forced the change in venue. The Warriors took advantage of playing on their home field with a 5-0 victory in the first game and a 6-1 win in the nightcap. Lycoming is now 11-7-1 overall and 3-1 in the conference. The Royals fall to 2-6 and 1-5.

In the opening game, Jackie Chestnut (Fr./Williamsport, PA; Williamsport) and Christine Caroselli (Fr./Newtown, PA; Pennsbury) each collected a pair of hits to pace the Warriors. However, it was a three-run double by Jess Feerrar (Sr./Lock Haven, PA; Lock Haven) in the top of the seventh inning that secured the victory for Lycoming. Amy Curry (So./Fallentimber, PA; Moshannon Valley) and Jen Shaffer (Jr./Waterville, PA; Jersey Shore) each drove in a run on one hit, as well.

Morgan Mantle (Fr./Jersey Shore, PA; Jersey Shore) recorded the shutout for the Warriors, working seven innings and allowing just four hits while striking out seven. Mantle lowered her earned-run-average for the season to a miniscule 0.65.

Jennifer Miller (Jr./Jersey Shore, PA; Jersey Shore) was Scranton’s top hitter with a pair of hits in the game. Sarah Rhodes (Jr./Short Hills, NJ; Milburn) suffered the loss, giving up eight hits and five runs in seven innings.

In the second game, Lycoming played long-ball with both Feerrar and Chestnut hitting solo homeruns in the contest. Katy Kresge (Jr./Lehighton, PA; Marian Catholic) drove in two runs on two hits; and Curry and Shaffer each drove in a run as well. Curry was 3-for-3 in the game with two doubles and a triple.

Amanda Gery (So./Whitehall, PA; Whitehall) pitched seven innings, allowing four hits and an unearned run, to pick up her fifth victory of the season. She also struck out five batters in the game.

Allison Schmidt (Fr./Scranton, PA; Scranton) led the Royals’ offense with two hits in two at-bats. Rhodes again suffered the loss, allowing 12 hits and six runs in seven innings.

The Warriors are back in action on Tuesday, April 8, when they host defending conference champion King’s College. The first pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.

COLLEGIATE SOFTBALL
Game 1

WP – Morgan Mantle (4-3) LP – Sarah Rhodes (1-5)

Game 2

WP – Amanda Gery (5-1)  LP – Sarah Rhodes (1-6)