DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Embry-Riddle was swept on Saturday by visiting Saint Leo. The Lions bested the Eagles by scores of 6-0 and 4-1. As was the story last night, the SLU pitching was able to shut down the ERAU hitters. With the loss the Eagles move to 6-3 on the year while Saint Leo stays perfect at 9-0.

Game 1 – SLU 6, ERAU 0
The Eagles had a rough go of things in the first game as they made four errors to give up two unearned runs. This allowed the Lions to get out to a quick start, scoring two runs on three straight singles while capitalizing on an Eagle error. Brooke Samios-Oy drove in the runs for Saint Leo.
 
The Lions added another run in the second inning, again making the most of two more errors by the Eagles in the field. Saint Leo's Danielle Ferrara reached first on a bad throw and then a sacrifice bunt and two subsequent singles loaded the bases for the Lions. Rachael Heath then had her fly ball dropped in left field to score SLU's third run of the game.
 
Embry-Riddle was able to record their first hit of the series and threaten their first run of the series in the bottom of the second as Haleigh Lewis singled to left center field. Natalie Morales then reached first on a dropped third strike and Mckenzee Quinn loaded the bases after getting hit by a pitch. Unfortunately the Eagles couldn't capitalize on the opportunity, leaving the runners stranded.
 
Saint Leo added its final three runs in the top of the third inning with Samantha Ohmie leading off with a double down the left field line. She then scored on a single by Brittany Creamer. The Lions again made the most of an Eagle error to load to the bases and scored two runs on a single through the right side from Sommer Pollard. However, the Eagles were able to make up for the early errors by making a doubleplay on the same at bat. Anna Battison threw the ball to Lewis who was able to tag out Pollard as she tried to move to second base. Lewis then threw a bullet back to Battison who got Bailey McKenna out at home on the play.
 
The Eagles found themselves with a few other base runners in the game but were unable to get them across the plate as Saint Leo took the first game of the doubleheader, 6-0.
 
Robi Zimmerman went 2-for-3 at the plate for the Eagles including a double. Kailah Rain and Kassidy Simons also recorded hits in the game for the Blue and Gold.

Game 2 – SLU 4, ERAU 1
In the finale, the Eagles saw Simons get her first start of the year in the circle. She faced a bases loaded jam in the top of the first inning and was able to escape with the 0-0 score line intact, striking out the final batter of the inning.
In the bottom of the second inning, the Eagles threated to score their first runs of the series again as Lewis lead off with a single and Raquelli Bianco followed, getting on a base on a bunt. However, Lion pitcher, Samantha Tyler, struck out two to end the inning.
 
Saint Leo got on the board in the top of the third inning. Heath used her speed to get on a base with a bunt and quickly made her way to third following two stolen bases. Ohmie drove in Heath on an infield single later in the inning.
 
The Lions added to their lead in the fourth inning quickly finding their leadoff hitters on second on third. It was Heath again making an impact by singling to left field to score one run and Samios-Oy recorded the sacrifice fly on the next at bat to drive in the other run of the inning.
 
The Eagles went three up three down in the next two innings until picking up their first run of the series in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Eagles were able to load the bases with Simons picking up a walk, Lewis a single through the left side and Bianco reaching first on a fielder's choice. Victoria Reed then took her time in the batters box and was able to reach first base on a passed ball third strike. This allowed Simons to cross home plate.
 
Saint Leo picked up a final run in the seventh inning as Ciera Schumaker hit a triple and Creamer quickly drove her in. The Eagles were unsuccessful in the bottom half of the inning as the Lions took the final game of the series, 4-1.

The Eagles look to bounce back as they return to the Embry-Riddle Softball Stadium on Tuesday for a doubleheader against Dominican College beginning at 4 p.m.