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Highlights
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.  – The Merrimack College softball program used five different pitchers Sunday afternoon, but the Saint Anselm offense was overpowering in the series finale, taking the rubber match 7-2. Both teams combined for just 12 hits, but the Hawks were able to capitalize on 10 walks to take both the game and the series.
The Basics
Score: Saint Anselm 7,
Merrimack 2 | Final
Location: Martone Mejail Field | North Andover, Mass.
Scoring Plays:
- Saint Anselm capitalized on an error in center field to score the first runs of the game. With the bases loaded and two outs, Shannon Colson lifted a ball to center field; the ball was dropped, allowing Colson to take third while scoring three runs in the process.
- Merrimack got one back in the bottom of the fifth inning. With sophomore Lucy Colarusso on second, freshman Jenna Wike delivered a single, cutting the Saint Anselm lead to just two runs. Bridget Soraghan then followed Wike's lead, cracking a double to left-center to pull Merrimack within one.
- Saint Anselm unloaded once more in the top of the sixth. With the bases loaded and nobody out, Lauren Washburn laced a triple down the right field line, clearing the bases and making it 6-2.
- Saint Anselm tacked on an insurance run in the top of the seventh. With the bases loaded, Shannon Murphy lifted a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring the seventh Hawks run of the day.
Notes and Numbers
- WP – Morgan Perry (15-5) | LP – Bryana Michitson (2-7)
- Perry's Line: (5 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 4 K)
Up Next:
The Warriors are on the road Wednesday, April 16, taking on Stonehill for two games. First pitch is slated for 3 p.m.
