Softball Wins Series Against Wagner as Michitson Homers and Throws Complete Game

North Andover, MA- The Merrimack Softball team emerged victorious in their weekend series deciding game against the Wagner Seahawks by a score of 7-2 on a cold Sunday afternoon.
After a scoreless top half of the first inning, Ellen Hubbard started the Warriors off with a double and one batter later, Courtney Lanpher belted a home run to left field to jump out to an early 2-0 lead. The Warriors added to their lead in the fourth inning as Madison Cerpa had an infield RBI single and one batter later the Warriors broke the game open as Sydney Samuel dropped a single into left, extending the lead to five. One inning later Bry Michitson helped her own cause at the plate, smashing a two run homer to center field to take a 7-0 lead. Michitson finished  her complete game from there, only allowing two runs in the final inning, but the Warriors came away with the win.
 
 
Notes and Numbers

• Courtney Lanpher and Bry Michitson both hit home runs in the win.
• Ellen Hubbard went 4-4 at the plate with three singles and a double.
• Sydney Samuel had two hits.
• Madison Cerpa and Hannah Scarano also had one hit each.
• Bry Michitson went 3-3 at the plate, with the home run and threw a complete game, allowing five hits, and striking out four.

 
UP NEXT:
The Warriors head on the road to play Dartmouth on Wednesday April 19^th. First pitch is set for 3 PM and the game can be seen on ESPN Plus.
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