SMITHFIELD, R.I. –
Maddy Wachter threw her sixth complete game of the season as the Bryant University softball team defeated UAlbany 6-3 in the first game of the doubleheader at Conaty Park.
Arriana Williams,
Bryce Clendenin, and
Carley Genzer all had two hits in the game one victory.
The Bulldogs fell 9-3 in the second game.
Alana Garcia had a career-high three RBI in the loss.
Location: Conaty Park (Smithfield, R.I.)
Bryant 6, UAlbany 3 | UAlbany 9, Bryant 3
W | L | S |
Maddy Wachter (4-3) | Hailey Errichiello (2-5) |
Julia Pike (3-1) |
Lexi Powell (2-3)
Key Moment (GM1)
- UAlbany cut the lead to one (4-3) but the Bulldogs responded with two runs.
How it Happened (GM1)
- Arriana Williams began the bottom of the first with a leadoff single, then got to second on an error. Teagan Thompson and Alana Garcia then hit back-to-back RBI (2-0). Jadyn Jenks would then bring home two runs on a line drive down the third base line (4-0).
- The Great Danes hit an RBI single in the top of the second inning (4-1).
- UAlbany scored a run on a RBI single up the middle in the top of the third (4-2).
- In the top of the fourth, the Great Danes knocked a solo home run (4-3).
- Arlisenny Rodriguez hit a triple and then Laniya Lewis reached on a bunt. Lewis then stole second and the Great Danes committed an error bringing home a run (5-3). Williams then ripped a line drive up the middle, scoring a run (6-3), in the bottom of the fourth.
Stats (GM1)
- Jenks tallied two RBI.
- Thompson had a hit and RBI.
- Garcia posted a hit and RBI.
- Williams posted two hits and an RBI.
- Clendenin and Carley Genzer posted two hits.
- Rodriguez recorded a triple.
- Lewis tallied a hit.
- Wachter threw a complete game striking out three.
Key Moment (GM2)
- The Black and Gold scored three in the bottom of the first, then were held scoreless the remainder of the game.
How it Happened (GM2)
- Williams and Alissa West hit back-to-back singles in the bottom of the first, Thompson drew a walk, and then Alana Garcia hit a double to left-center, clearing the bases (3-0).
- In the top of the second, the Great Danes tied the game at three on a single, an error, and a sacrifice fly.
- UAlbany scored two runs on a single through the right side in the top of the third (5-3).
- In the top of the sixth, UAlbany scored two on a double (7-3).
- The Great Danes launched a two-run HR in the top of the seventh (9-3).
Stats (GM2)
- Garcia had a hit and three RBI.
- West posted two hits.
- Williams, Thompson, Amira Rainer, Rodriguez, and Lewis posted a hit.
Notes
- Wachter threw her sixth complete game of the season.
- Garcia had a career-high three RBI.
- Rodriguez hit her second triple of the year.
- The Bulldogs are now 26-8 under coach Bell at Conaty Park.
- The series is tied 12-12 against the Great Danes.
- Williams posted her fourth multi-hit game.
- Clendenin recorded her fifth mutli-hit game.
- Genzer posted her first career multi-hit game.
Next Up
The Bulldogs play the rubber game against UAlbany at Conaty Park on Sunday.