Kenney and Tracy go 7 each as the Bulldogs win both against Stonehill

EASTON, MASS. - The Bryant University softball team won both games against Stonehill on the road during a Tuesday afternoon doubleheader.

The Black and Gold hit three home runs in a row courtesy of Megan Marcel, Amira Rainer, and Morgan Tesser, as Kylie Kenney dealt 13 strikeouts in the game-one win.

Brooke Tracy earned her second career win in game two, recording her first complete game and holding the Skyhawks to one run on three hits.

Location: Father Gartland Field (Easton, Mass.)
(GM1) Bryant 6, Stonehill 3 
(GM2) Bryant 4, Stonehill 1
(GM1) W | L | S: Kylie Kenney (9-8) | Lauren Donovan (0-4)
(GM2) W | L | S: Brooke Tracy (2-6) | Skylar Brandemarte (1-21)

Coach French's Comments

"Great wins today against an old conference rival from years ago. I'm really proud of our pitching today in both games, and we got some great contributions with the bat from a lot of kids up and down the lineup".

Key Moment (GM1)

• The Bulldogs broke the 3-3 tie with three solo HRs in the top of the fifth.

How it Happened (GM1)

• Olyiva Smith recorded a leadoff walk at the top of the first, and Courtney Paolantonio single to third base. Megan Marcel hit a deep fly to right field, which moved Smith third. Abby Trimble then grounded out to shirt, bringing home a run (1-0). With two outs, the Bulldogs added two more runs on an Amira Rainer double and a Morgan Tesser double (3-0).
• The Skyhawks responded with a leadoff triple and RBI single in the bottom of the first (3-1).
• During the bottom of the third, Stonehill tied the game at three on a Black and Gold error (3-3).
• In the top of the fifth inning, Marcel broke the tie with a solo home run, followed by back-to-back solo HRs from Rainer and Tesser, which were the first of their careers (6-3).

Stats (GM1)

• Tesser and Rainer tallied their first career HRs and two hits.
• Marcel went 2-3 with a double and home run.
• Courtney Paolantonio, Josie Gex, and Smith posted a hit.
• Smith also had a stolen base.
• Kenney dished out 13 strikeouts in the victory.

Key Moment (GM2)

• Tracy held the Skyhawks scoreless after the second inning.

How it Happened (GM2)

• Madison Fitzgerald was walked with one out in the top of the second, which set up Alyssa Garabedian, who slapped a double to the gap, bringing home Fitzgerald (1-0).
• The Skyhawks tied the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the second (1-1).
• During the top of the third, Smith reached on an error, and Courtney Paolantonio tallied a double to move the runner to third. Marcel then hit a single, loading the bases, and Tesser then hit a groundout that brought Smith home (2-1).
• In the top of the 7th, Garabedian hit a leadoff single, followed by a single from Faith Valenzuela, who then advanced a base on a Skyhawks error. Courtney Paolanotnio hit a sac fly, and Marcel slapped a single through the infield, giving the Bulldogs a 4-1 lead.

Stats (GM2)

• Garabedian went 2-3 from the plate with an RBI.
• Marcel had two hits and an RBI.
• Morgan Tesser recorded an RBI.
• Courtney Paolanotnio registered a hit and RBI.
• Gracie Bishop, Valenzuela, and Fitzerald recorded a hit.
• Tracy dealt a complete game with five strikeouts, giving up three hits.

Next Up

The Bulldogs will head on the road and face Albany over the weekend.