WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson softball team (8-5) split in its doubleheader against Manhattanville (3-7) on March 25, shutting out the Valiants in game two, 6-0, after being downed in game one, 3-0.
GAME ONE
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Manhattanville ended the scoreless tie in the top of the fourth inning on a hit through the left side that brought home the runner on third for a 1-0 advantage.
- A lead-off home run in the top of the sixth inning and an RBI-single to left center in the top of the seventh inning, extended the lead for the Valiants, 3-0.
GAME TWO
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Pioneers struck early in the contest. Senior shortstop Anna Nunziato (Wyckoff, N.J./Ramapo) led off with a single to third base and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by graduate student Carly McDaniel (Lincoln Park, N.J./Boonton). Senior designated player Caitlin Monahan (Bloomingdale, N.J./Butler) walked to first, but a passed ball on the fourth ball also sent Nunziato to third. Monahan stole second which set up sophomore second baseman Haley Weinberger (Williamstown, N.J./Hammonton) with a two-RBI single to left center to give WP a 2-0 first-inning lead.
- William Paterson collected four runs in the bottom of the second. Junior catcher Lindsey Wall (Pequannock, N.J./Pequannock) and freshman outfielder Lauren Hutchison (South Plainfield, N.J./South Plainfield) both singled in the first two at-bats. Nunziato immediately stepped up and lasered a double to right center which plated Wall, and advanced Hutchison to third. McDaniel walked during the next at-bat and Monahan sent both Hutchison and Nunziato home on a single hit down the right field line while McDaniel advanced to third. McDaniel seized the opportunity to bring in another run on a Monahan steal attempt as she scored on the throw trying to catch the steal to give the Pioneers a 6-0 edge.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Freshman Jaelynn Miller (Oxford, N.J./Warren Hills) earned another win inside the circle (3-0), pitching all 7.0 innings while allowing no runs scored.
- Nunziato went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a double and two runs scored
- Monahan and Weinberger each brought in two-RBI singles.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson heads to Patchogue, N.Y. to visit St. Joseph's- Long Island Saturday, March 26 for a doubleheader starting at 11:00 a.m.
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