CAMDEN, N.J. – Following an 8-1 setback in game one of its New Jersey Athletic Conference doubleheader, William Paterson softball (10-8, 9-5 NJAC) freshman pitcher
Lexi Corio (Bloomfield, N.J./Bloomfield) shut down Rutgers-Camden (6-10, 6-8), 1-0, during the nightcap to give the Pioneers a series split April 24.
GAME ONE
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- A double and a fielder error handed Rutgers-Camden a 1-0 edge in the home half of the second.
- After a WP miscue put RUC up 2-0 in the third, senior shortstop Carly McDaniel (Lincoln Park, N.J./Boonton) reached on a fielder's choice and advance to third on a single from junior Anna Nunziato (Wyckoff, N.J./Ramapo). After executing a perfect double steal, McDaniel slid home safely to cut the deficit to 2-1.
- Four hits and a Pioneer error allowed three Scarlet Raptors to touch home in the fourth. Rutgers-Camden added two more runs in the sixth to conclude the scoring.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Senior Caitlyn Massaro (Madison, N.J./Madison) (4-4) allowed six runs (three earned) on eight hits in 3.0 innings with one walk and one strikeout.
- Freshman Samantha Martin (Toms River, N.J./Toms River North) surrendered just one hit in 2.0 innings of relief, while classmate Gabriella Brancaccio (Kendall Park, N.J./South Brunswick) gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits in the sixth.
GAME TWO
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- McDaniel led off the fourth with a walk and stole second. Two batters later, junior left fielder Lauren Naveo (Dumont, N.J./Dumont) smacked a run-scoring single to center to push WP in front for good, 1-0.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Corio (3-0) gave up just four hits and one walk in 5.0 innings of work.
- Massaro earned her second save after giving up one hit over 2.0 innings of relief.
- Naveo finished 1-for-3 at the dish, with the game-winning RBI.
UP NEXT:
- WP celebrates Senior Day Tuesday, April 27 when the Pioneers host Montclair State beginning at 3:00 p.m.
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