NORTH ANDOVER, MA- the Merrimack softball team lost both games to the Siena College Saints in a doubleheader on home turf on April 9th.
Game 1 Score: Siena 8, Merrimack 5
Game 2 Score: Siena 3, Merrimack 1
Game 1 Recap
The Warriors got the offense going in the 3rd inning as Thiana Brito hit a double to get into scoring position. She was then plated by the Warriors catcher Gabby Kaduson. There would be more offensive action in the 4th as Madison Metcalf hit a single. Sofia Palyan kept the entourage going with a rocket to left field that would score two runs. Thiana Brito continued her streak at the plate with another hit in the 5th inning. Madeline Arvai followed that by lacing a single to right field. The Warriors would be down in the 7th inning, but didn't give up without a fight. Alex Miller reached on a fielder's choice to try and get some offense going late in the game. Although the Warriors had a good day at the plate, they lost game 1 of the doubleheader, 8-5.
Game 2 Recap
Emma Prahin took the circle in game 2. She escaped trouble in the early innings to limit the Saint's pursuit. The Michigan native transferred her talents to the plate and hit an RBI single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 4th. Gabby Kaduson and Madeline Arvai made it possible by hitting singles before that. Brandi Neil came in relief in the 7th and had a 1-2-3 inning. The Warriors would send a slew of pinch hitters to the plate to try and get some last minute offense going. Despite this effort, they lost game 2 by a score of 3-1.
Game 1 Notes and Numbers
Game 2 Notes and Numbers
Up Next
The Warriors hit the road and resume conference play against the Rider University Broncs on Saturday, April 12th. The games will be streamed on Bronc Vision. For continuing coverage, visit merrimackathletics.com. Follow the Merrimack softball team on Instagram and Twitter @merrimacksb.
