Softball Sweeps Regis; Runs Win Streak to Three

WESTON, Mass. – Graduate student Kayla DeMedeiros (North Dartmouth, Mass.) and junior Erin Hancock combined to allow just one run on 10 hits and senior Alexandra Pina (Cumberland, R.I.) had three hits and drove in two as the Wentworth Institute of Technology softball team (10-4) swept Regis (1-10). The Leopards took the first game, 7-1, and held on for a 1-0 win in the nightcap.

GAME ONE:  Wentworth 7, Regis 1

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
Wentworth Batting Leaders:  Briana Beverly (3-for-5, 1 double, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI); Alexandra Pina (1-for-3, home run, 2 RBI, 2 runs score); Jess Rowe (1-for-3, 1 double, 2 RBI); Ceilidh Higgins (2-for-4)
Wentworth Pitching Leaders:  Kayla DeMedeiros ((W, 3-1), 6 IP, 1 run, 6 hits, 3 strikeouts); Erin Hancock (1 IP, 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 strikeout)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• After two scoreless innings, Wentworth broke through with a single run in the top of the third. Freshman Katelin Howe (Bow, N.H.) led off with a walk and went to second on a sacrifice bunt from junior Kaitlin Pettenger (Budd Lake, N.J.). Howe moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on an RBI single from senior Briana Beverly (Pawcatuck, Conn.). Pina was hit by a pitch to put runners at first and second and both moved up on a groundout. However, a groundout ended the inning with two left in scoring position.
• Regis tied the game in the bottom of the fourth inning as senior Sarah Fawcett (Londonderry, N.H.) led off single and came around to score after an error on a sacrifice bunt from freshman Madison Smith (Malden, Mass.). The Pride had runners at first and third with two outs, however, DeMedeiros  induced an inning-ending groundout.
• The Leopards took the lead in the top of the fifth, thanks to one swing of the bat from Pina. With two outs, Beverly singled and Pina followed with a towering home run that cleared the scoreboard. Wentworth tacked on four runs in the top of the seventh. Beverly led off with a double and went to third on an error after Pina reached on an error. Pina stole second and with one out, freshman Katie Kranz (Bedford, Mass.) reached on a fielder's choice to load the bases. Rowe doubled in Beverly and Pina and with two outs she came in to score on an RBI single from DeMedeiros. Back-to-back singles from senior Ceilidh Higgins (Medway, Mass.) and Howe loaded the bases and Pettenger reached on an error which scored DeMedeiros.
• DeMedeiros picked up the win (3-1), allowing one run on six hits and striking out three in six innings of work. Hancock pitched a perfect seventh, striking out one. At the plate, Beverly was 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored, Pina was 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, Rowe was 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI, and Higgins was 2-for-4.

GAME TWO:  Wentworth 1, Regis 0

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Wentworth Batting Leaders:  Alexandra Pina (2-for-3); Erin Hancock (1-for-3, 1 run scored); Kaitlin Pettenger (1 RBI)
Wentworth Pitching Leaders:  Erin Hancock ((W, 3-2); 7 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 4 K)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Wentworth threatened first in the nightcap when Pina hit a two-out double in the top of the first inning. However, a groundout ended the inning. Regis put runners on first and second with one out in the bottom of the second but Hancock induced an inning-ending double play to end the threat.
• In the top of the third, freshman Kayla Richard (High Point, N.C.) led off with a double and went to third on a passed ball. Pride freshman Kate McGrath (Boston, Mass.) got three groundouts to leave her at third and keep the game scoreless.
• The Leopards broke the ice in the top of the fifth inning. Hancock led off with a single and went to second when Richard reached on an error. A strikeout on a wild pitch moved both runners up 60 feet and Pettenger drove Hancock in when she grounded out. The Black & Gold nearly doubled their lead in the top of the sixth inning. Junior Julia Bollentin (South Kingstown, R.I.) hit a one-out single and went to second when senior pinch hitter Aurora Wilks (Fruitport, Mich.) grounded out. Senior Sabrina Haarstick (Bellingham, Mass.) singled, however, Bollentin was out trying to score.
• Regis junior Kalya Morrill (Lynn, Mass.) led off the home half of the seventh with a single. Smith reached on an error, putting runners on first and second. Junior Ciara Collins (Lynn, Mass.) sacrificed both runners up a base for the first out. Hancock got the next batter to foul out and, down to their final out, the Pride hit a popup to Bollentin who made a tough catch to end the game.
• Hancock improved to 3-2 on the season, allowing zero runs on four hits and striking out four. At the plate she was 1-for-3 with a run scored while Pina was 2-for-3.

ALL-TIME SERIES:

• Today marked 41st and 42nd games in the series. Regis leads, 30-12.

NEXT UP:

• Wentworth plays a doubleheader at Framingham State on Tuesday.

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