DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Softball finally returned to Embry-Riddle as the softball team had their first home games of the season on Wednesday evening. The Eagles swept the doubleheader, defeating the Adelphi University Panthers 9-1 (six innings) in game one and 8-7 in game two. The Blue and Gold improve to 8-2 overall and have won six straight while the Panthers drop to 0-6.
Game 1
The Eagles bats came alive in the early going, scoring five runs in the second inning. B. Limon got things started with a two-RBI double, knocking in
Katy Thompson and
Mariana Pereira. Limon scored thanks to a
Lisa Hop RBI triple to left center increasing the lead to 3-0.
Kailah Rain picked up the final two RBI's with single to center. ERAU tacked on another run in the fourth on an RBI triple by Rain.
The Blue and Gold finished the game early in the bottom of the sixth, scoring three runs in the frame. Scott singled to center field; K. Rain had an infield single to advance Scott to second.
Peqe Lopez walked to load the bases with no outs.
Pereira reached on a fielder's choice, scoring Scott. Lopez out at second 2b to ss; K. Rain advanced to third; M. Scott scored. Rain scored on a wild pitch while Pereira scored the final run of the frame on a fielding error by the Panthers.
Ilona Andringa (5-2) picked up the win for the Eagles in game one. She pitched four innings, allowed one run off six hits and struck out two.
Jayla Jackson pitched the final two innings surrounding one hit in the seven batters she faced. Four different Eagles had at least one RBI.
Kailah Rain was superb at the dish, going 3-4, hitting a triple and three RBI's. Pereira went 2-4 with two runs, an RBI, and one stolen base.
Lisa Hop went 1-3, scoring one run and picked up one RBI. Limon went 1-4 with a double, one run and two RBI's.
Game 2
Embry-Riddle continued the impressive day at the plate as ERAU scored six runs in the bottom of the second.
Destiny Carroll picked up and RBI thanks to a bases-loaded walk. Limon scored due to a wild pitch.
Eryn Chester picked up an RBI to bring in Pereira.
Maggie Scott tallied two more runs for the Eagles with a two-RBI triple to left field. Scott would come around to score due to a groundout by Rain.
However, Adelphi ignored the deficit as they scratched and clawed their way back in the game. The Panthers scored one run in the top of the third on an RBI single. Adelphi tied in the game in the fourth, scoring four times to make things even at 6-6. The Blue and Gold regained the in the bottom of the fourth after a costly error by the Panthers shortstop, allowing
Peqe Lopez to score. Adelphi tied the game again the top of the sixth with an RBI triple to right center.
With the scored tied at seven going into the bottom of the sixth, the Eagles saw their chance to secure the victory. Lopez reached on a fielding error by the Panthers pitching and advanced to second because of a wild pitch. Thompson singled to left field advancing Lopez to third. Limon capitalized on the opportunity hit a sacrifice fly to left field to score Lopez. Adelphi could not score in their half of the seventh, giving the Eagles the 8-7 win.
Jayla Jackson (2-0) was the winning pitcher in the contest. Jackson pitched four innings, surrendered three runs off four hits while striking out three. Pege Lopez went 2-4 at the plate and scored two runs.
Maggie Scott was 1-4, scoring once and knocking in two RBI's.
Destiny Carroll went 1-2, scoring one run and hit one RBI.
The Eagles will look to extend their six-game winning streak as they return to the diamond on Friday, February 23. Embry Riddle will begin a three-game series with Sunshine State Conference opponent Nova Southeastern. First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 6 pm.
