DELAND, Fla. - The Holy Cross softball team was edged by the Stetson Hatters in a double header on March 7. In the first game, the Crusaders lost 3-4 to the Hatters with junior Taylor Wahler, seniors Mandy McCarthy and Taylor Moss all recording one RBI. In the second game, Holy Cross lost by one run, 4-5, with junior Jackie Brewster leading the Crusaders with three RBIs and one hit.
GAME ONE:
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
R |
H |
E |
| Holy Cross |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
3 |
| Stetson |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
7 |
0
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Second Inning Highlights:
- The Crusaders started off scoring in the second inning.
- Wahler doubled to left field and freshman Alyssa Gutierrez was able to score.
Sixth Inning Hightlights:
- In the sixth inning, McCarthy singled to center field, but after a throw error by the Hatters, McCarthy advanced to second, Wahler advanced to third and Brewster scored.
- With a sacrifice fly, Moss sent Wahler home, McCarthy to third and recorded an RBI.
GAME TWO:
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
R |
H |
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| Holy Cross |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
| Stetson |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
9 |
0
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Fifth Inning Highlights:
- The Crusaders scored all four runs in the fifth inning.
- Gutierrez scored off of an RBI by senior Gabby Muniz.
- Brewster stepped to the plate and notched three RBIs on a triple to center field sending junior Alexandra Held, Muniz and freshman Hannah Horton home.
- The Hatters tied the game after the bottom of the fifth inning, 4-4, and would eventually get one run in the seventh to take the win.
UP NEXT:
The Crusaders will take on Tennessee-Martin and Stetson on Thursday, March 9.
