KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Dean College softball team was defeated in their Tuesday double-header games in Kissimmee, Florida. They fell to The College of St. Scholastica by a final score of 7-2 and Russell Sage College by a score of 4-1. With the pair of losses, the Bulldogs drop to 1-5 on the year.
GAME ONE: The College of St. Scholastica 7, Dean College 2
-The Saints were the first team to strike with a run in the opening frame. Jadyn Lind recorded an RBI single, allowing Victoria Nelson to score. St. Scholastica had the early 1-0 lead.
-It didn't take Dean long to respond. Maddy Berrette (Hope Valley, R.I.) launched a crucial single, forcing an error and allowing
Ashlee Mastrodomenico (Middleboro, Mass.) to score. By the middle of the second frame, the game was tied 1-1.
-However, it was at this point where the Saints took control of the score. They scored again in the bottom half of the second off an RBI double from Anna Azure, giving them a 2-1 lead.
-The Saints then scored three more runs in the fifth inning, all of which from RBIs. At the end of the fifth, St. Scholastica had a four-run advantage over the Bulldogs.
-Despite trailing to the Saints, Dean didn't go out without a fight. They placed runners in scoring position on multiple occasions. This especially included the fourth inning. The Bulldogs loaded the bases but ultimately fell short with an inning-ending strikeout.
-St. Scholastica scored one more in the sixth inning to take the win by a final score of 7-2
GAME TWO: Russell Sage College 4, Dean College 1
-Dean put the pressure on the Gators through the early frames.
Emily Yazzetti (Mahopac, N.Y.) drew a walk in the second, eventually stealing second to put herself in scoring position. However, a strikeout negated the opportunity, keeping the game scoreless.
-Defensively,
Bryce DeGasparre (Attleboro, Mass.) continued to produce in the pitcher's circle. She held the Gators to just one hit through the first two innings.
-However, Russell Sage finally broke through in the top of the third. Annalise Taylor drove in the game's first run on an RBI single, making it 1-0 Gators. The Bulldogs ended the offensive charge with an impressive throw by
Liana Silva (New Britain, Conn.) She caught Bella Julian stealing on an impressive effort to her sister
Xandra Silva (New Britain, Conn.).
-Russell sage scored another on an RBI hit by Emma Heartquist. However, Dean quickly negated this effort with a run of their own.
Sydnee Ramos (New Bedford, Mass.) picked up the RBI that allowed
Emily Kilpatrick (Marion, Mass.) to score. It was now 2-1 at the end of the fifth.
-DeGasparre continued to shove, but the Gators ultimately got the upper hand. They scored one more run in each of the last to innings to make it 4-1. The bulldogs were retired in the bottom half, giving Russell Sage the final 4-1 victory.
Next Up:
DOUBLE-HEADER: Thursday, March 12th
- 11:15AM vs. Blackburn College (Fortune Road Athletic Complex / Field 1)
- 1:45PM vs. Russell Sage College (Fortune Road Athletic Complex / Field 4)
For Media Inquiries:
Brett Chaves
Sports Information Director, Dean College Athletics
(508) 541-1826
BChaves@dean.edu
