Softball Takes Non-Conference Sweep Against Trinity Christian
Palos Heights, Ill.– The Graceland University Softball team took on the Trinity Christian College. The Yellowjackets defeated the Trolls in game one, 6-3 and in game two, 5-4 after 11 innings.
Season Record: Graceland 13-8 | Trinity Christian 7-15
Doubleheader Results:
Game 1: Graceland 6 | Trinity Christian 3
Game 2: Graceland 5 | Trinity Christian 4 – 11 innings
Final Score - Game 1: Graceland 6 | Trinity Christian 3
The Scoring – Game 1
T2 – Rebecca Laire would kick off the scoring with a solo home run over left field. Morina Goodman would cross home plate from a Corry Pickering single to third base (GU:2 | TCC: 0)
B2 – One Troll run would cross home plate from a ground out (GU:2 | TCC: 1)
T5 – Paige Cooper would drill a grand slam; Aliyah Farrell, Corry Pickering and Kaitlyn Cook scored (GU:6 | TCC: 1)
B5 – Trinity Christian would add two runs (GU:6 | TCC: 3)
Game 1 Individual Leaders
Sammi Bradshaw pitched 6.0 innings and faced 25 batters. Allison Rebling closed the game for one inning, facing four batters.
The Yellowjackets had nine hits, led by Corry Pickering (3)
Hits produced: HR: Paige Cooper, Rebecca Laire | RBI: Corry Pickering, Paige Cooper (4), Rebecca Laire | Sac: Aliyah Farrell, Jayda Gay
Fielding: DP: Corry Pickering, Rebecca Laire
Final Score - Game 2: Graceland 5 | Trinity Christian 4 – 11 innings
The Scoring – Game 2
T3 – Corry Pickering would bring in Jayda Gay (single) from a fielder's choice (GU:1 | TCC: 0)
B3 – The Trolls would add two runs (GU:1 | TCC: 2)
B4 – Trinity Christian would add two runs from a single to right field (GU:1 | TCC: 4)
T7 – Kaitlyn Cook would hit a three RBI double; Jayda Gay (single), Ella Lowe (walk) and Paige Pialet (PR-M. Bucklallew) scored (GU:4 | TCC: 4)
T11 – Marissa Buckallew would drive in the winning run with a double to left field; Paige Cooper scored (GU:5 | TCC: 4)
Game 2 Individual Leaders
Chloe Buckallew entered the 4.0-inning game and faced 21 batters for two strikeouts. Allison Rebling would enter next for 7.0 innings, allowing no runs and six strikeouts.
The Yellowjackets had eight hits, led by Marissa Buckallew (2), Jayda Gay (2) and Kaitlyn Cook (2)
Hits produced: 2B: Marissa Buckallew, Kaitlyn Cook | RBI: Corry Pickering, Marissa Buckallew, Kaitlyn Cook (3) | Sac: Corry Pickering, Aliyah Farrell
Baserunning: SB: Jayda Gay
Fielding: DP: Aliyah Farrell, Rebecca Laire, Jayda Gay
Up Next:
The Softball team will return on Friday, March 22, when they take on the MidAmerica Nazarene University Pioneers in their home opener. Game one is set for 2:00 pm.
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