ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y.— D'Youville University (20-18, 10-10 ECC) had a mixed day at Bob Klein Field, securing a 5–3 victory over Molloy (16-33, 6-13 ECC) before falling in a close 5–4 contest in extra innings.
In the first game, D'Youville recorded nine hits, including two home runs and three doubles, to clinch the win. Key performances came at critical moments, particularly in the second inning when
Gabby Moreno (San Diego, Calif. / Rancho Beuna Vista) delivered a home run to right field, bringing in two runs after
Mikayla Hussar (West Seneca, N.Y. / West Seneca West) was hit by a pitch, giving D'Youville an early 2–0 lead. Molloy responded in the third inning, tying the game at 2–2 with two runs, including an RBI groundout and a single up the middle.
The Lions took a narrow lead in the fourth inning with an RBI single, pushing ahead 3–2. However, D'Youville equalized in the fifth inning when
Danielle Fenlong (Georgetown, Ontario / Christ the King) walked and scored on an
Annie Jorgenson (Victoria, B.C. / Belmont) sacrifice fly. The game was tied at 3–3.
D'Youville regained control in the sixth inning, with
Jorja Sandilands (Brooklin, Ontario / Brooklin) hitting a home run to left field. Later, Fenlong singled to right center, bringing in another run to put D'Youville ahead 5–3 after six innings. The team held the Lions scoreless in the final inning to secure the victory.
Summer Clark (Williamsville, N.Y. / Williamsville East) delivered a complete game performance, allowing 10 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 3 batters.
Jorja Sandilands contributed a home run and recorded one RBI, while
Gabby Moreno scored twice and drove in two runs.
Frankie Morris (Lancaster, N.Y. / Lancaster) added two hits, including a double, supporting the offensive efforts.
In the second game, D'Youville faced a tougher challenge, extending into extra innings. The game remained scoreless through the first two innings until D'Youville took the lead in the third.
Danielle Fenlong scored on a sacrifice fly by
Annie Jorgenson, giving D'Youville a 1–0 edge. The score was tied at 1–1 after the fourth inning as the Lions responded with a run of their own.
In the sixth inning, D'Youville regained the lead when
Frankie Morris singled through the right side, driving in two runs. However, the Lions countered in their half with three runs, aided by a wild pitch and a throwing error, taking a 4–3 lead. D'Youville tied the game in the seventh when
Jorja Sandilands doubled and was brought home by
Mikayla Hussar's sacrifice fly.
The game proceeded to extra innings, where the Lions secured the win in the bottom of the eighth with a sacrifice fly, scoring the winning run for a final score of 5–4.
Hailee Jenkins (Ontario, Canada / Fenelon Falls) pitched 5 innings for D'Youville, allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs while issuing 4 walks and striking out 1 batter.
Kendal Lehnen (Sherrill, N.Y. / Vernon Verona Sherrill) relieved Jenkins, pitching 2 1/3 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 earned run, with 4 walks and 3 strikeouts.
Frankie Morris shone offensively, recording four hits, including two doubles, and driving in two runs.
Jorja Sandilands added three hits, all doubles, while
Mikayla Hussar finished with a double and one RBI, contributing key hits throughout the game.
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