Bulldogs shutout Hartford as Tracy strikes out a career high six

HARTFORD, CONN. - Brooke Tracy struck out a career-high six and earned her first win as the Bryant University softball team defeated Hartford 5-0 on the road. 

Aleix Hudson produced two hits and three RBIs in the victory.

Location: Hartford Softball Field (Hartford, Conn.)
 Bryant 5, Hartford 0  
W | L | S: Brooke Tracy (1-2) | Lauren Card (3-2)

Coach French's Comments

"Great team effort today, but especially from the four pitchers who really teamed up well to keep Hartford off balance today."

 Key Moment 

• Tracy entered the game with two runners on and one out in the bottom of the fourth inning, earning two strikeouts.

How it Happened 

• Olyvia Smith hit a leadoff single and then stole second, which set up Hudson, who knocked an RBI double in the top of the first (1-0).
• In the top of the fifth inning, Trystan Salvador recorded a one-out single, followed by a Hawks error and a walk drawn by Jenna Gardner. Hudson then recorded a single up the middle bringing home two (3-0). Megan Marcel closed the inning with an RBI single to right field, extending the Bulldog's lead to four (4-0).
• The game's final run was earned on a bases-loaded walk (5-0) in the top of the seventh.

Stats

• Hudson went 2-3 from the plate with three RBIs.
• Marcel posted a hit and RBI.
• Erica Barley earned an RBI.
• Tracy tallied six strikeouts in the victory.
• Smith had a hit and a stolen base.
• Allison Tessman and Salvador registered a hit.

Next Up

The Black and Gold will begin America East play on the road against UMBC, starting on Saturday.