Softball sweeps double header

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Softball sweeps double header

March 22, 2016

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First-year infielder/ pitcher Audrey Esakoff follows through on her hit

Leslie Pritchett
Staff Writer

The Piedmont College softball team came away with a pair of victories in a double header on Thurs., March 17 against Pomona-Pitzer College. The Lady Lions won 3-1 in the first game and captured a 7-2 victory in the second. Third-year pitcher Sarah Walker earned the win for the first game, giving her an 8-4 record with a 3.14 ERA.

First-year pitcher Melissa Eckman pitched three innings, receiving the win for the second game; she surrendered five hits and just one run. Third-year infielder/ pitcher Avery Migues relieved for three innings, only giving up one hit. First-year catcher Josie Coker earned her first career homerun and scoring three runs in the bottom of the first of the second game.

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First-year outfielder Haley McCurry slides into home
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Sacrificial bunts from multiple players pushed multiple runners to a position where they were able to score, ultimately winning the game for the Lions.