College Softball - at Worcester, Mass.

Saturday, April 16, 2005

WESTFIELD SWEEPS WORCESTER STATE

WORCESTER – The Westfield State softball team rapped 24 hits in a 6-4, 14-6 doubleheader sweep of Worcester State on April 16.

The Owls survived a last-inning Worcester rally to take the opener. Westfield scored three runs in the top of the seventh for a 6-1 lead. The Lancers rallied for three runs in their final at bat and had the bases loaded when Worcester leadoff hitter Jessica Lisi popped out to pitcher Leah Peterson on an 0-2 pitch to end the game.

Westfield was outhit, 9-6, in the first game but took advantage of five Worcester errors. Second baseman Amanda Fregeau was 2 for 2 with two runs scored and two RBI. Fregeau also had a sacrifice hit, a sacrifice fly, and a stolen base.

Peterson earned the victory despite walking six; she recorded eight strikeouts.

In the nightcap, Westfield scored in every inning, including five runs in the first, to rout Worcester in six innings.

Peterson was 4 for 5 with a double, four runs scored and two RBI from the leadoff position. Fregeau was 1 for 2 with two runs scored and three RBI. Kate Silva was 3 for 4 with a double and three runs scored and Liz Oliveira was 3 for 4 with a double. Casey Greggo was 2 for 4 with a double and two RBI.

Beth Garfield, who was 2 for 4 with two runs scored, picked up the pitching victory, relieving Peterson in second inning.