Posted: Apr 19, 2022
Dawgs lose close one to Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Bryant University softball team fell to Providence by a score of 10-9 in a Wednesday afternoon out of conference matchup.
Providence 10, Bryant 9
Glay Field (Providence, R.I.)
W | L | S: Jocelyn Bodington (4-4) | ETori Grifone (10-7) | Elysia Cunnigan (1)
Key Moment
- When the Bulldogs took a one-run lead, PC responded with four runs in the following inning.
How it Happened
- The Friars scored the game's first run on a double to right-center in the bottom of the first inning (1-0). PC added two more with a home run (3-0).
- During the bottom of the second inning, Providence posted three runs with a solo and two-run home run (6-0).
- McKenzie McAloon was hit by a pitch to begin the top of the third inning. Aleix Hudson then reached on an error, which set up Jenna Gardner, who got the Bulldogs on the board with a double to left field (6-1).
- In the top of the fourth inning, Carlyn Hernandez was walked, and then McAloon sent a double down the left-field line for Bryant's second run (6-2).
- The Black and Gold recorded back-to-back walks with the bases loaded to get within two (6-4) in the top of the fifth inning.
- In the top of the sixth inning, Allison Tomaino hit a single past the pitcher, and then Hudson launched a two-run home run over the left-field wall to tie the game at six. Jenna Gardner hit a double after, and Courtney Paolantonio brought her home with a single to give the Bulldogs the lead (7-6).
- The Friars responded with a four-run inning during the bottom of the sixth on a single, double, and home run (10-7).
- McAloon hit a leadoff single, and Erica Barley doubled to left field placing runners on second and third. Gardner then singled to left center, getting the Black and Gold within one (10-9). Bryant would then strikeout to end the game.
Stats
- Gardner went 3-4 with three RBIs.
- Hudson tallied a two-run home run.
- Courtney Paolantonio recorded two hits and one RBI.
- McAloon registered two hits and an RBI.
- Olivia Fee and Alexis Clancy posted an RBI.
- Tomaino had two hits and a stolen base.
- Caroline Paolantonio and Sarah McKeveny struck out one batter.