Softball Bested by BU in Tuesday Doubleheader

NORTH ANDOVER, MA- The Merrimack softball team came up short in both games in this afternoon's doubleheader with the Boston University Terriers.

Rapid Recap

Game 1 Score: Merrimack 0, BU 7

Game 2 Score: Merrimack 0, BU 8

Game 1 Recap

The Terriers struck first with two runs in the initial frame. However, Merrimack pitcher Anna Gedacht got some key outs to get out of the jam. Ellen Hubbard kept the momentum going on offense with a base hit to left field to start the bottom of the first inning. Anna Gedacht got right back in the circle in the top of the 2nd and pitched an efficient 1-2-3 inning. Madeline Arvai then poked a single to right field to start the offensive pursuit for the Warriors. Alex Miller followed with a disciplined at-bat that resulted in a walk. In the third inning, the blue and gold turned an electric double play with Sofia Palyan getting the runner out at home and Gabby Kaduson throwing down to third base to get another runner out. The Warriors had some more action in the bottom of the 3rd inning as Sydney Samuel was hit by a pitch and Gabby Kaduson reached on a fielder's choice. Although the Warriors put together some quality hits and worked some walks, they were ultimately outscored by BU in game 1 of the doubleheader.

Game 2 Recap

Ellen Hubbard was the catalyst for the offense in the first inning, getting a double in the bottom of the 1st inning. Sofia Palyan had an efficient 2nd inning in the circle getting three outs on four at-bats. The Warriors continued their offensive pursuit in the bottom of the 2nd inning as Caity Lemay poked a single to right field and Emma Prahin reached on a fielder's choice. Sofia Palyan picked up where she left off in the circle and had another inning where she got three outs in four at-bats. The Warriors took advantage of some errors by the Terriers, as Hannah Scarano and Madeline Arvai were able to reach first base as a result. Coach Schwager went to the bullpen in the fourth inning and brought in Sarah Shurtleff, who went on to get a 1-2-3 inning. The blue and gold got some offense going in the bottom of the 5th with a walk by Sydney Shinopulos, a reach via fielder's choice by Hannah Scarano, and another single by Ellen Hubbard. Although the Warriors strung together a great comeback attempt, it was halted by the Terriers.

Game 1 Notes and Numbers 

• Anna Gedacht pitched five innings and got 1 strikeout, 5 flyouts, and 8 groundouts.

• Emma Prahin was the relief pitcher and only gave up 1 hit.

• Ellen Hubbard was 1 for 3 with a single.

• Madeline Arvai was 1 for 2 with a single.

Game 2 Notes and Numbers

• Ellen Hubbard was 2 for 3 with a single and a double.

• Caity Lemay was 1 for 1 with a single.

• Sofia Palyan and Sarah Shurtleff shared the pitching duties and had efficient innings.

Up Next

The Warriors return home this weekend when they welcome the Saint Peter's University Peacocks to the Warrior Softball Diamond at Martone-Mejail Field. The road doubleheader with UMass Lowell has been moved to April 16th. The games will be streamed on the Merrimack Sports Network. The links to watch are on the Merrimack softball schedule. For continuing coverage, visit merrimackathletics.com . Follow the Merrimack softball team on Instagram and Twitter @merrimacksb.