Softball Falls to Sacred Heart Despite Great Day from Warrior's Pitching

NORTH ANDOVER, MA- The Merrimack softball team lost both games to the Sacred Heart Pioneers in their last home doubleheader of 2025 on April 29th.

 

Game 1 Score: Merrimack 0, Sacred Heart 2

Game 2 Score: Merrimack 0, Sacred Heart 2

 

Game 1 Recap

Anna Gedacht got the start in game 1 and had a 1-2-3 outing in the first inning. Ellen Hubbard and Thiana Brito dunked in singles to get on base in the bottom of the frame. Anna Gedacht got back to pitching in the 2nd and commanded the circle with 2 strikeouts and getting a clutch out with a Pioneers runner on second. Alex Miller got up in the bottom of the frame and ran out an infield single. The defense shined for the Warriors in the top of 5th inning as Thiana Brito made a diving play and Gabby Kaduson threw out a runner from behind the plate. Although the Warriors defense made the game close and limited the Pioneers, the blue and gold lost game 1 by a score of 2-0. 
 

Game 2 Recap

Anna Gedacht went back out to the circle to begin game 2. Gabby Kaduson then came up in the bottom of the 1st and hit a towering ball to deep right field that went through the fence for a ground rule double. Emma Prahin took over the pitching duties in the top of the 3rd and struck out the first batter she faced. She then recorded another strikeout for out number 3. The freshman pitcher returned to the circle in the 4th and once again  started the inning with a strikeout. The Game 2 battery combo kept the Warriors in it as Madison Metcalf came up in the bottom of the 4th and hit a double to left center field. Emma Prahin had a bases loaded jam in the 5th but she was able to limit the damage and get out of it. The Warriors then manufactured some offense in the bottom of the frame with an Ellen Hubbard walk and a Thiana Brito single. Sarah Shurtleff came in relief and made the first 2 outs of her pitching appearance by herself (strikeout and PFP). She then recorded another strikeout 2 at-bats later. In the top of the 7th, she had ducks on the pond but was able to get out of it. Although the pitching had a good outing in game 2, the Warriors lost game 2 by another score of 2-0. 

 

Game 1 Notes and Numbers

• Anna Gedacht had another complete game outing and got 3 strikeouts in the circle

• Ellen Hubbard was 2 for 4

• Thiana Brito was 3 for 4

• Alex Miller was 1 for 2
   

Game 2 Notes and Numbers 

• Thiana Brito had a hit and played in her 100th game!

• Emma Prahin and Sarah Shurtleff combined for 6 strikeouts as the pitchers 

• Gabby Kaduson and Madison Metcalf both went 1 for 2 at the plate

 

Up Next

The Warriors head out to Niagara Falls, NY to take on the Niagara University Purple Eagles on May 2nd and May 3rd. The May 2nd games are at 12PM and 2PM and the May 3rd game is at 11AM. This is an important series for the Warriors as it could determine their playoff position. For containing coverage, visit www.merrimackathletics.com . Follow the Merrimack softball team on Instagram and Twitter @merrimacksb.