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Game #10 - Springfield 8, Wellesley 1 (RECAP) |
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NEW LONDON, CONN.—(4/26/09)—Springfield exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning enroute to a 8-1 win over Wellesley to force a second championship game in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) tournament.
Senior Samantha Rhodes (11-10) allowed just four hits and one earned run while not walking a batter and striking out five to pickup the complete game win.
In the eight run fourth, the Pride had five hits and took advantage of two errors. Senior Aimee Cassella had a two-run single in the inning while freshman Tess Gagliano added an RBI single and senior Angela Atkins and junior Caitlin Corry walked with the bases loaded.
Wellesley had taken the lead in the top of the fourth as Alison Davis led off with a single, was bunted over to second and scored on a single by junior Alex Warren.
Senior Barbarajean Grundlock (14-9) worked 3 2/3 innings allowing eight runs, six earned while also walking eight in taking the loss.
Atkins and Corry each had two hits for the Pride.
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