(NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) – The Wilson softball team dropped a pair of contests as it continued its spring break games in the Palmetto State on Sunday. The Phoenix opened up by falling to Albertus Magnus before being defeated by Worcester State.
The Basics
Scores: Game 1 – Wilson 1, Albertus Magnus 9 (5 innings)
Game 2 – Wilson 2, Worcester State 10 (5 innings)
Venue: North Myrtle Beach Parks and Sports Complex
Records: Wilson 1-5, Albertus Magnus 1-0, Worcester State 3-1
How It Happened (Game 1 vs. Albertus Magnus)
- The Falcons opened up the scoring with a run in the first, but Wilson looked poised to answer in the bottom of the second. Riley Henry (So., Carlisle, Pa. / Carlisle) and Haley Privett (Jr., Fayetteville, Pa. / Chambersburg Magnet) led off the frame with base hits before Ashley Stevens (So., Valencia, Calif. / Valencia) loaded the bases after a fielder's choice with another single. Unfortunately the Phoenix weren't able to capitalize and left the bases full as the inning ended on a fly out to center.
- The Falcons took control in the third inning as they put up seven runs to take an 8-0 lead. They extended it to 9-0 with another run in the fourth.
- Wilson kept fighting and avoided the shutout with a run in the fifth. Hayden Sturgeon (Fy., Indiana, Pa. / Penn Manor) led off with a pinch-hit single and Alyssa Wenger (Jr., Chambersburg, Pa. / Chambersburg) moved to second after re-entering before a walk was issued to Haiden Brookens (Jr., Fayetteville, Pa. / Chambersburg Magnet). Wenger scored on the next play as she took advantage by a Falcons' infield error, but Wilson was unable to get any closer.
How It Happened (Game 2 vs. Worcester State)
- The Lancers initially took the lead with a three-run second inning, but Wilson was able to respond in the bottom half of the frame. Makenna Snodgrass (Sr., Flagstaff, Ariz. / Flagstaff) and Henry led off the inning with a single and double, respectively. Madison Briggs (Fy., Lock Haven, Pa. / Central Mountain) followed up with a pop fly that allowed Snodgrass to advance home.
- The third inning gave the Phoenix problems again as the Lancers plated seven to make the score 10-1. The Phoenix were able to get one back in the fourth as Snodgrass scored on a Lancers error, but could get no closer.
Inside The Numbers
- Wenger, Sturgeon, Henry, Privett, and Stevens all recorded hits in the opener for the Phoenix.
- Snodgrass provided most of the offense in the second game as she scored both runs and was 1-for-2 at the plate. Henry provided the other hit for the Blue and Black.
Up Next
Wilson will cross the midway point of its spring break games with contests against Ithaca and Mississippi University for Women tomorrow. First pitch against the Bombers is set for 11 a.m. First pitch with the Owls is scheduled for 3.
