MACON, GA. –
Bryce Clendenin hit a two-run home run in the Bryant University softball team's 6-2 victory over Mercer in game one of the doubleheader on Saturday.
The Bulldogs fell to Mercer in game two, 8-0.
Location: Sikes Field (Macon, GA)
Bryant 6, Mercer 2 | Mercer 8, Bryant 0 F/5
W | L | S |
Maddy Wachter (3-3) | Grace Roark (2-5) |
Grace McKillop (4-1) |
Brooke Tracy (2-3)
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Key Moment (GM1)
- The Bears stranded eight runners on base.
How it Happened (GM1)
- Arriana Williams drew a walk and then Bryce Clendenin launched a two-run home run in the top of the first (2-0).
- In the top of the fourth inning, Teagan Thompson was walked, and Gabriella Gesualdo reached on an error. The Bulldogs then scored on two fielders' choices (4-0). Arlisenny Rodriguez and Jaiden McKenna then executed a double steal for the third run of the inning (5-0). The Black and Golds' final run of the inning came off the bat of Laniya Lewis, who knocked an RBI single (6-0).
- The Bears tallied two runs in the bottom of the fifth on a solo HR and RBI-single (6-2).
Stats (GM1)
- Clendenin had a two-run home run.
- Lewis posted two hits and an RBI.
- Lexi Powell tallied an RBI.
- Alissa West recorded a hit.
- McKenna and Rodriguez stole a base.
- Maddy Wachter went five innings, giving up two runs and striking out one.
- Tracy held the Bears scoreless in two innings of relief.
Key Moment (GM2)
- The Bulldogs were held scoreless and only tallied one hit.
How it Happened (GM2)
- In the bottom of the first, Mercer hit a solo home run with two outs (1-0).
- The Bears hit back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the fourth (3-0).
- Mercer tallied five runs in the bottom of the fifth, on a walk, double, ground out, and a sacrifice fly, ending the game (8-0).
Stats (GM2)
- Williams posted a double.
- McKenna stole a base.
Notes
- Clendenin hit her second home run of the season and second in as many games.
- Lewis posted her first multi-hit game of the year and fourth in her career.
- Powell registered her first RBI of the year.
- McKenna has a stolen base in five consecutive games.
- Rodriguez posted her third stolen base this year.
- Williams tallied her second extra-base hit of the season.
Next Up
The Black and Gold welcome Yale on Wednesday for the home opener. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.