College of Charleston
Hofstra
Softball Drops First CAA Home Series To Hofstra
5/2/2015 2:04:00 AM | Softball
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. – The College of Charleston softball team dropped a pair of crucial Colonial Athletic Association games to the Hofstra Pride on Friday evening at Patriots Point. The Cougars (24-28, 7-13 CAA) lost game one 12-2 while being shut out 8-0 in the nightcap.
Freshman Jordin Jones paced the Cougars at the plate going 4-for-6 with multiple hits in both games. Carly Hansis blasted her fifth home run of the season in game one knocking in the only two runs of the day for CofC.
Each starting pitcher had dominant stretches but 13 walks on the day hindered the Cougar defense and gave Hofstra free base runners. Valerie Cassell allowed only one hit in the first four innings of game one and Samantha Martin threw three hitless innings.
Saturday will serve as Senior Day and the Cougars will pay tribute to four very special seniors and a class, which has shaped the success of the Cougar softball program. The series and season finale against Hofstra will begin at 11 a.m. with the Senior Ceremony taking place immediately following the game at Patriots Point.
Game 1: Hofstra 12, CofC 2 | Box Score
Game one began as a pitchers duel as both teams combined for only three hits through the first four innings. Cougar starter Valerie Cassell allowed only one hit through the first four innings of the game.
In the bottom of the fifth, junior Carly Hansis blasted her fifth homer of the season, a two-run blast, over left field to give CofC the first lead of the day at 2-0.
The Pride would then overwhelm the Cougars by batting around in consecutive innings, allowing nine walks and all 12 Hofstra runs in the fifth and sixth, ending the game in a run rule.
Game 2: Hofstra 8, CofC 0 | Box Score
The Pride started off game two with two doubles scoring a run and taking a 1-0 lead.
The College accumulated seven hits with Rebecca Mueller and Jordin Jones each having multi-hit performances.
Hofstra pitcher Taylor Pirone struck out eight and didn't register a walk in her shut out and continually worked out jams with runners in scoring position.
Weekend Details…
Saturday will also feature Bark at the Park. A waiver and up-to-date shot verification is required for all dogs in attendance. Adding to the fun, any youth softball player wearing their jersey will receive free entry.
Multimedia Available For Series…
All three games will be presented through a full video broadcast via the Charleston Sports Network, in addition to StatBroadcast for up-to-the-minute, in-depth statistical comparisons and play-by-play.
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