ATHENS, W.Va. - The Glenville State Softball team won game one of today's doubleheader against Concord 4-1 but dropped the second game 4-2. The Pioneers produced 18 hits on the day, recording two errors which came in game two.
Game One – GSU 4 | CU 1
After a slow first three innings, the 4th inning saw much more offense. The Pioneers loaded the bases in the top half but a grounder to short ended the chance for GSU. In the bottom half of the inning, Concord had a runner on second with one out, however a line drive to Addison Aguiniga allowed her to turn a double play by stepping on the bag, ending the CU opportunity.
The Pioneers left two stranded in the top of the 5th and the Mountain Lions took advantage, grabbing the lead in the bottom of the inning on an RBI single up the middle. GSU responded quickly in the next inning as Emma McLean hit a no doubter to left field, tying the game. From there, Aguiniga and Hannah Howe got on base for Shelby McDaniels.
McDaniels would then triple down the right field line and give the Pioneers the 3-1 lead. Holly Brehm was given an insurance run in the top of the 7th when Makenna Negley doubled in the right-center gap. In CU's final at bats, Brehm allowed a walk but sat the rest of the lineup down in order, securing the 4-1 victory.
Box Score
Emma McLean (3-4, 1 RBI), Shelby McDaniels (2-3, 2 RBI) and Addison Aguiniga (2-2) led the GSU offense. Makenna Negley also recorded an RBI in the win. Holly Brehm pitched a complete game, allowing one run (earned) on five hits and two walks. She struck out eight as well.
Five Mountain Lions recorded a hit with Jolie Privett finishing with the lone CU RBI. Madison Hollis was given the loss after 5.1 innings of work, giving up three runs (all earned) on eight hits and three walks.
Game Two – GSU 2 | CU 4
The scoring got started in the bottom of the 3rd when the Mountain Lions used an RBI double to right to grab the lead. The following inning saw CU add onto their lead on a pair of RBI singles, making it 3-0 after four innings of play. Hannah Howe got the Pioneers up on the board with a sacrifice fly, trimming the deficit to two.
Concord poured on an insurance run in the bottom of the 6th with another Courtney Raines RBI single. GSU chipped into the CU advantage in the top of the 7th when Shelby McDaniels singled Addison Aguiniga home. With the bases loaded and two outs, Glenville's chances would be diminished on a pop up to the first baseman as the Mountain Lions took game two, 4-2.
Box Score
The Pioneers were led by Makenna Negley's two-hit performance as well as Shelby McDaniels and Hannah Howe recording an RBI. Kylie Burdick took the loss after throwing three innings, allowing one run (earned) on three hits and two walks.
Kylee Stacy was the lead bat for Concord, going 3-4 with an RBI. Courtney Raines was key in big moments, finishing 2-4 with 2 RBI. Nancy-Jo Roberts was the winning pitcher, throwing seven complete innings with two runs (earned) on seven hits and two walks.
Up Next For The Pioneers
Glenville State is back at the Sue Morris Sports Complex this weekend, hosting West Virginia Wesleyan first on Saturday. First pitch is set for 1 p.m.
