The Wooster softball team split a double header on Tuesday against Baldwin-Wallace College. Both games provided exciting finishes, as Baldwin-Wallace was able to curve the Scots’ comeback effort in the first game, but could not stop the Scots in the second.
Powerhouse pitching dominated the first game, as the Scots held Baldwin-Wallace to just one run through six innings. Unfortunately, Baldwin-Wallace’s Sarah Baker managed to keep the Scots at bay as well, shutting them out through six innings. Despite this early lack of offense, a few defensive mistakes quickly changed the pace of the game in the seventh inning as Baldwin-Wallace was able to put three more runs on the board, giving them a four run lead.
Fortunately for the Scots, their offense began to get a handle on the Yellow Jacket’s pitching as Priscilla Staples ’10 knocked a hard single to third base and Erica Villa ’13 brought her home with a hit through the middle of the infield. Lauren Swinehart ’12 and Gina Pirolozzi ’13 also added to the Scots’ score by knocking in one run apiece. Unfortunately, the Scots were not able to overcome the four-run deficit, and came up one run shy of forcing a tied game.
The second game followed the path of game one for its first four innings. Staples got the Scots offense moving with a double, in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Scots continued to trail the Yellow Jackets 1-0 until Rachel Frank ’12 drove in Staples with an RBI single after Staples managed to advance to third following a wild pitch. Swinehart and Villa also managed to get on base loading the bases for Jenn Horton ’13 who hit a deep shot to center field, clearing the bases and driving in three RBI’s. Horton also finished the game on the mound for the Scots, securing the win and bringing the Scots record to 11-9.
The Scots have been lead by several key players this year, including Kelley Johnson ’13 who is batting .491 on the season. Villa has also had an impressive season, tying Johnson’s average of .491.
The Scots continued their winning ways against Oberlin College on Wednesday. The team won both games in the double-header by scores of 14-4 and 9-3.
The Scots will play two games at Kenyon College this Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.