April 6, 2007

Game One|Game Two

Smithfield, R.I. - Battling bitter cold temperatures, the Adelphi University softball team (18-8) picked up a non-conference split against host Bryant University (9-6) Thursday afternoon, falling 3-2 in eight innings in the opener before rallying 5-3 in the second.

Game One
Adelphi picked up an early 2-0 lead. The first run came on a single from junior Julie Schaper which drove in sophomore Samantha Johnston who reach on a single before advancing to third on a Diana DiPiano double. In the second innning, Johnston's second hit of the day scored pinchrunner Bailey Lawrence. The Bulldogs got on board in the fourth and knotted the score in the fifth.

In the bottom of the eighth, Lindsay Connor opened the inning with a single to left. Amanda Wilbur lined a double to deep center allowing Connor to score the game-winner.

Schaper recorded the loss, coming in in the final 2.2 innings of play, allowing four hits and one run, while striking out two.

Adelphi had two runs on seven hits with no errors. Bryant had three runs on nine hits with no errors.

Game Two
The Panthers picked up their first run thanks to a Bulldogs error and wild pitch which set up the DiPiano fielder's choice that brought home Johnston. Sophomore Jessica Vogt belted a double to left then scored on a single to centerfield by Schaper to lead 2-0. Bryant knotted the score at 2-2 in the bottom of the inning.

Adelphi responded with two runs in the second as senior Kristina LoCastro brought in the game-winning run after a walk she advanced home on an error. The Panthers added another run in the third to hold on for a 5-3 win. The game featured a 10-minute snow delay, but once play resumed, the Bulldogs could manage just one run in the fifth.

Schaper picked up the win in game-two, striking out five.

Adelphi had five runs on six hits with no errors. Bryant had three runs on eight hits with two errors.

Adelphi was scheduled to play Bentley College on Friday, but poor field conditions have postponed the contest. The Panthers are back in action on Tuesday, April 10, hosting Mercy College at 4:00 p.m.