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Softball
4
Akron AKR 10-14
8
Winner Robert Morris RMU 5-13
Akron AKR
10-14
4
Final
8
Robert Morris RMU
5-13
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Akron AKR 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 4 7 4
Robert Morris RMU 2 0 0 1 0 5 X 8 9 0

W: Garver, Jane (2-5) L: WALTERS, Macy (1-3)

0
Akron AKR 10-15
5
Winner Robert Morris RMU 6-13
Akron AKR
10-15
0
Final
5
Robert Morris RMU
6-13
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Akron AKR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 1
Robert Morris RMU 0 2 0 3 0 0 X 5 4 0

W: Tatro, Kailani (1-2) L: JOYCE, Cailey (5-4)

Game Recap: Softball |

RMU Softball Sweeps Akron

Winchell hits first career grand slam; Tatro and Molitoris combine for shutout

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Avery Winchell's grand slam in game one and a combined shutout from freshmen pitchers Kailani Tatro and Kaitlyn Molitoris in game two give RMU their first sweep of the season. RMU is now 6-13 overall and Akron now owns a 10-15 record in the 2024 season.
 
GAME 1
  • In the top of the first, Akron took a 1-0 lead that quickly vanished when the Colonials were up to bat.
  • With bases loaded, catcher Meadow Sacadura's hit towards the circle was fumbled by the pitcher. Reaching first base by an error, Alaina Koutsogiani and Anna Resnik were able to sneak in two runs to take a 2-1 lead.
  • After two scoreless innings by both teams, Akron responded in the top of the fourth, tying up the score, 2-2.
  • The Colonials rebounded on their next turn as Logan Black bombed a solo shot to left field.
  • Entering the top of the fifth inning, Akron produced two runs to take back the lead, 4-3.
  • Next inning, RMU's offense sealed the deal to claim victory.
  • Leadoff hitter Kaylyn Hopf slapped a hit to center field, bringing in pinch runner Bailee Bertani to even up the score.
  • Bases were loaded once again and graduate first baseman Avery Winchell took full advantage, blasting a grand slam to the opposite side of the field.
  • RMU's defense closed out the game and won, 8-4.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Kaylyn Hopf and Alaina Koutsogiani both registered a team-high two hits. Hopf along with Logan Black's home run each produced an RBI. First baseman Avery Winchell hit her first career grand slam. With four runs batted in, she tied her career-best four RBI's in one game. She did so earlier in the season at Stetson (3/9). Starting the game, Jaimee Hardy went five innings and retired two batters. Batting in the seven-hole, she also recorded one hit. Finishing out the contest in the circle, Jane Garver earned the win pitching the last two innings and paced for two strikeouts.
 
GAME 2
  • For the second game of the series, the Colonials offense was first to strike in the second inning.
  • Playing in right field, Courtney Poulich singled to right field as Logan Black reached home plate to take an early 1-0 lead.
  • Continuing the rally, Julia Ehrman's groundout was able to bring in Katlyn Jardine to extend the lead, 2-0.
  • Two innings later, RMU kept collecting hits and found their way to load the bases again.
  • Junior second baseman Anna Resnik stepped up to the plate, smashing a double into deep center field. Her hit brought in three runs as RMU made it 5-0.
  • Although Akron posted 10 hits, the Colonials stellar defense and clutch pitching held the shutout to win 5-0 and earn their first sweep of the season.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
In game two, four separate players recorded a hit. Resnik tied her career-high in runs batted in, producing three. This is the third time the junior from Elizabeth, Pa. has registered these numbers. Showing patience at the plate, Katlyn Jardine and Faith Miller each paced for two walks. In the shutout, Kailani Tatro started the game. She threw for four innings, collected two strikeouts and earned her first career win. Kaitlyn Molitoris pitched the final three innings of the evening. The freshman out of Montour High School posted a career-high five strikeouts in her outing.
 
QUOTABLE
"Overall our pitchers did a really good job today. Hardy continued to pitch very well and Jane finished strong in the first game. In the second game, Tatro did well adjusting as the game went on and Molitoris came in to throw some strikes. It was impressive to see our freshmen combine for a shutout." – Head Coach Jexx Varner
 
"Our offense keeps moving. We had a lot of different players get reps and play in different spots. It was exactly what we wanted out of a midweek series. We're building momentum heading into the weekend." – Head Coach Jexx Varner
 
UP NEXT
On deck, RMU will head back to Horizon League action as they travel to Detroit Mercy for a three-game series. Game one will be played on Friday, March 22 at 3:00 PM with a double-header scheduled for the following day, beginning at 12:00 PM.
 
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