(CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.) – The Wilson softball team wrapped up the non-conference portion of its schedule with a doubleheader against Juniata on Wednesday afternoon. The Phoenix were shutout in the opener, but nearly forced a split before falling up just short in the second.
THE BASICS
Score: Game 1 - Wilson 0, Juniata 6
Game 2 - Wilson 4, Juniata 6
Venue: Kris's Meadow
Records: Wilson 10-22, Juniata 17-11
How It Happened (Game 1)
- The Eagles initially got on the board in the second inning with a two-out rally. They were benefitted by starting the frame with a pair of base hits and loaded the base with a walk. Another base hit up then plated a pair.
- Three more runs followed in the fourth as Juniata nickel and dimed the scores with four base hits and a stolen base.
- A pair of doubles helped the Eagles score the sixth and final run in the seventh inning.
How It Happened (Game 2)
- The Phoenix had some more success in the nightcap and opened the scoring in the first inning. After Klarissa Miley (Fy., Spring Run, Pa. / Fannett Metal) led off with a walk and moved over on a sacrifice bunt, Haiden Brookens (Jr., Fayetteville, Pa. / Chambersburg Magnet) was able to bring her home on a base hit to right.
- Juniata answered with three runs in the second and another in the third, but the Blue and White responded with three in the fourth to tie the game. After Alyssa Wenger (Jr., Chambersburg, Pa. / Chambersburg) and Kaesey Greene (Sr., Taneytown, Md. / Francis Scott Key) reached on base hits, Miley followed up with a base hit of her own to score Green. After a pitching change, Riley Henry (So., Carlisle, Pa. / Carlisle) hit in Wenger on a ground out. Madison Knerr (Fy., Gettysburg, Pa. / Gettysburg) then hit in Miley on a base hit to center.
- Unfortunately the Eagles were able to come back and plate another two runs in the top of the fifth on four hits and two errors. The Phoenix were able to get the potential winning run up to the plate in the seventh, but left two runners stranded as Juniata completed the sweep.
Inside The Numbers
- After being held to a single hit in the opener, but Phoenix belted out 10 in Game 2 to equal the Eagles. It's the 12th time this season they've recorded double digits in hits.
- Miley had her best game of the season as she went 2-for-3 with an RBI, two runs scored, and a walk.
- Brookens and Addyson Stewart (Fy., Felton, Del. / Lake Forest) also had multiple hit games. Brookens also added an RBI.
Up Next
Wilson will conclude the regular season with a doubleheader against Notre Dame. First pitch is currently set for 2 p.m. on Saturday.
