Posted: Mar 29, 2024
McAloon walks it off against UML at Conaty Park
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – McKenzie McAloon hits a walk-off single against UMass Lowell at Conaty Park, giving the Bulldogs their fourth win in a row.
Kylie Kenney tallied her 300th career strikeout in the victory.
Location: Conaty Park (Smithfield, R.I.)
Bryant 5, UMass Lowell 4 F/8
W | L | S: Grace McKillop (6-2) | Giana Lacedra (0-4)
Key Moment
- McAloon hit a walk-off single.
How it Happened
- In the bottom of the third inning, Makenna Coleman drew a leadoff walk and then advanced to third on a single from Aleix Hudson. Alexis Clancy reached on a fielder's choice, scoring a run (1-0). Olyvia Smith then scored on a wild pitch (2-0). Two more runs were scored on a Megan Marcel single through the right side (4-0).
- In the top of the fifth, UML scored three runs on an error and a single (4-3).
- UML tied the game at four on a solo shot in the top of the seventh (4-4).
- In the bottom of the eighth inning, Ginny Gex hit a leadoff single. Laniya Lewis then pinch-ran and advanced to second on a walk by Sam Rohwer.
- The Bulldogs executed a double steal, leading to a McAloon infield walk-off single (5-4).
Stats
- Kylie Kenney tallied her 300th career strikeout.
- Marcel posted a hit and RBI.
- McAloon recorded a hit and RBI.
- Alexis Clancy registered an RBI.
- Gex had two hits.
- Aleix Hudson and Smith posted a hit.
- Kenney had four strikeouts
Next Up
The Bulldogs will have a doubleheader on Saturday against UML.