Regis Softball Drops GNAC Doubleheader to USJ
WESTON, Mass. – Despite a strong effort, the Regis College softball team dropped both games of Thursday night's Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) doubleheader to the University of Saint Joseph, 11-2 and 7-2, at the Regis Softball Field.
Regis falls to 8-14 overall and 2-6 in GNAC play, while the University of Saint Joseph improves to 13-19 overall and 6-2 in conference play.
Game One
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The Blue Jays got on the board early, opening with a two-run single from Lorynes Suriel, followed by an RBI double from Gabby Marchial to extend the lead.
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Alyssa Roberts added a single down the left field line to bring in another run, giving USJ a 5-0 advantage heading into the bottom of the second.
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A sacrifice fly in the third inning tacked on one more for the visitors, continuing their early offensive momentum.
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In the top of the fifth, Mel Rees (Middleborough, Mass.) recorded three consecutive strikeouts to give the Pride a much-needed spark.
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Regis responded in the bottom half of the inning with a double by Madigan Lawler (Branford, Conn.), bringing in their first run of the game.
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The Pride strung together a few timely hits to keep the pressure on, but the Blue Jays continued to produce offensively, sealing the game with a final score of 11-2.
Game Two
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After two scoreless innings, the Blue Jays put up four runs in the third behind back-to-back singles, starting with Kaitlyn Ouellette.
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Bianca Burke (Cambridge, Mass.) answered with a triple to right center, putting herself in scoring position.
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A single by Lynsey Kay (Bellingham, Mass.) brought in a run to cut the deficit to three.
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With the bases loaded, a single from Gabriella Marichal extended USJ's lead.
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Regis responded with a double play from Burke in center field to throw out a runner at home and stop the scoring threat.
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Gabriella Blanchard (North Haven, Conn.) drove in her first RBI of the day, but the Pride couldn't close the gap, falling 7-2 in game two.
Inside the Numbers:
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Megan Arruda (Dartmouth, Mass.) and Lawler each recorded their first collegiate doubles in game one.
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Burke hit her second triple of the season, extending her hold on the Regis career triples record.
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Blanchard recorded a career-high four strikeouts on the mound.
Up Next:
Regis is scheduled to host Emmanuel College on Friday, April 11, with first pitches set for 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Regis Softball Field.