Article written by Athletic Communications Intern Cammi Quirk
The University of Scranton softball team was swept in a non-conference doubleheader against Misericordia dropping game one, 6-0, before falling in game two, 10-2, on Thursday afternoon at Anderson Field in Dallas, Pa.
The Basics
- Game 1 Final: Misericordia 6, Scranton 0
- Game 2 Final (F/6): Misericordia 10, Scranton 2
- Records: Scranton (14-11); Misericordia (14-8)
Game One:
How it Happened
- Misericordia opened the scoring in the first inning, scoring a pair of runs on a two-run double and one more on an error to take a 3-0 lead.
- The Cougars added another two runs in the fourth inning on an RBI triple and an RBI double to extend their advantage.
- Mollie Ferreira and Emmie Feltenberger each singled in the game, but Misericordia pitching limited Scranton to just the two singles as they shutout Scranton.
Game Two:
How it Happened
- Misericordia took control early, scoring five runs over the first two innings, including a six-hit second inning that gave the Cougars a 5-0 advantage.
- The Cougars tacked on two more runs in the third on two RBI singles to stretch the lead to 7-0.
- Scranton mounted a threat in the fourth, loading the bases with no outs. Emmie Feltenberger reached on a fielder's choice that brought home Gianna Muliero for the Royals' first run, but they were unable to capitalize further and left the bases loaded.
- The Royals pushed across another run in the fifth when Celia Totaro scored on an error to make it 7-2.
- Misericordia responded with two runs in the bottom of the fifth, extending the margin to eight and securing a 10-2 mercy-rule victory over Scranton.
Up Next:
- The Royals return to action on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. for a conference doubleheader against Lycoming College at Magis Field in Scranton.
