BUFFALO, N.Y. — D'Youville (18-16, 8-8) secured a commanding 12-4 victory over Queens College (9-23, 3-10) at Dobson Field, followed by a decisive 11-3 win against the Knights, showcasing strong offensive performances across both games.
In the first game, Queens College took an early lead in the first inning with two unearned runs on a throwing error, making the score 2-0. The second inning was quiet, with neither team scoring. In the third inning, the Knights added another run with a single, bringing the score to 3-0. However, D'Youville made a significant comeback in the fourth inning.
Isabella Mancino (Wynantskill, N.Y. / Averill Park) tripled, bringing in two runs, followed by
Shannon Howes (Palgrave, Ontario / St. Thomas Aquinas) reaching on an error to score another.
Danielle Fenlong (Georgetown, Ontario / Christ the King) and
Frankie Morris (Lancaster, N.Y. / Lancaster) each added RBIs, with Morris doubling in a run.
Summer Clark (Williamsville, N.Y. / Williamsville East) capped the inning with a two-RBI single, giving D'Youville an 8-4 lead.
In the fifth inning, D'Youville extended its lead with a double by
Jorja Sandilands (Brooklin, Ontario / Brooklin) to score
Danielle Fenlong.
Summer Clark reached on a throwing error, allowing Sandilands to score. Mancino added another RBI with a single, pushing the lead to 11-4. The sixth inning saw
Shannon Howes walk and steal second, setting up Morris for an RBI double, making it 12-4. The final score stood at D'Youville 12, the Knights 4.
Summer Clark delivered a complete game performance, pitching 6 innings and recording 9 strikeouts against the Knights. Clark allowed 8 hits, walked 3 batters, and gave up 1 earned run.
Frankie Morris contributed significantly at the plate, recording three hits and driving in two runs.
Isabella Mancino also made an impact, with two hits and three RBIs, including a triple.
Danielle Fenlong added two runs and two hits, including a double, to the team's offensive efforts.
In the second game, D'Youville powered through with a commanding seven-run first inning after falling behind early due to a three-run home run by Queens.
Danielle Fenlong started the comeback with a triple, followed by
Frankie Morris's RBI single.
Isabella Mancino then hit a triple, driving in three runs, and
Sophia Arno (Clarence Center, N.Y. / the Brook Hill School) added an RBI single. D'Youville ended the first inning ahead 7-3.
The second inning saw D'Youville extend its lead further.
Gabby Moreno's (San Diego, Calif. / Rancho Buena Vista) RBI single, along with
Isabella Mancino's and
Shannon Howes's RBI singles, brought in three more runs, pushing the score to 10-3. In the third inning,
Gabby Moreno's RBI double added another run for D'Youville, concluding the game at 11-3.
Kendal Lehnen (Sherrill, N.Y. / Vernon Verona Sherrill) pitched a complete game for D'Youville, going 5 innings and earning a record of 4-4. Lehnen allowed 3 earned runs on 5 hits, including 1 home run, while striking out 3 batters.
Summer Clark scored three runs and added two hits, contributing significantly to the offensive effort.
Gabby Moreno drove in two runs and recorded two hits, including a double and a walk.
Isabella Mancino also tallied two RBIs with two hits, including a triple and a walk, showcasing her ability to create scoring opportunities.
Up Next
Looking ahead, D'Youville will face the Knights again on the road on Friday, May 1, at 12:00 PM.
