Fillmore, NY – The SUNY Brockport softball team improved to 4-0 in conference play after a strong sweep over Houghton on the road Saturday. The Golden Eagles dominated game one, 20-1, and then pulled out a close, 6-5, victory in game two.
Brockport 20, Houghton 1 – Game 1 Final
The Golden Eagles scored a pair of runs in the first and four more in the second to take a quick 6-0 lead to start the doubleheader. Then the bats exploded with 14 runs in the fifth inning, making it a blowout win for Brockport 20-1.
Liana DeValder (W, 3-2) got the win as the starting pitcher in this one. She pitched a complete game, allowing just one run on three hits with eight strikeouts.
The offense was outstanding for the Golden Eagles, tallying 20 runs on 12 hits which included six extra-base hits. Both aggressive and patient at the plate, Brockport also drew 10 walks.
Julia Hill had a big day, with a great outing in both games. She started with a 2-for-4 showing at the plate with a home run and six runs batted in.
Caitlyn Dailey had five runs batted in, going 1-for-5 with a triple. Helping her own cause,
Liana DeValder batted 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and one RBI.
Isabella Moya hit well in game one, going 2-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in.
Brockport 6, Houghton 5 – Game 2 Final
Brockport had six extra-base hits once again in game two, however it didn't result in a runaway victory like before. Although the Green and Gold did take an early 2-0 lead, the game was tied at 3-3 going into the fifth. With one in the fifth and two more in the seventh, Brockport edged out the 1-run win to complete the sweep over Houghton.
Julia Hill went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs scored, a double, a home run, and two runs batted in game two.
Caitlyn Dailey (2-4, 1 RBI),
Colleen Davis (1-4, 1 RBI),
Emily Harrington (1-4), and
Aubrey Ennis (1-2) all registered doubles.
Starting in the circle for the second leg was
Colleen Davis (W, 3-2). She threw a complete game for the win, giving up five runs and striking out three Highlander batters.
Brockport is now 6-8 overall with an undefeated mark early on in Empire 8 play. Currently at 4-0 in the conference, Team 50 has the program's best start to league play since the 2013 season.
Up next is another road doubleheader for the squad, as the team heads to Hilbert College on Monday. The first game is scheduled for a 3pm start to this non-conference set.
