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Roanoke Splits With No. 10 Virginia Wesleyan

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The Basics
Score: Roanoke 9, Virginia Wesleyan 1
Records: Maroons 13-8, Marlins 23-8
Location: Virginia Beach, Va

The Lead: The Maroons split with No.10 Virginia Wesleyan in their weekend long road trip. The Maroons took game one in six innings with a score of 9-1. Game two was a battle but Virginia Wesleyan was able to take away the 6-1 win.

Highlights:

  • The Maroons took the lead quick in game one with a wild pitch and a throwing error by the catcher which brought in Meri Bostic and Morgan Clark.
  • In the top of the fourth Kate Houle lead off the inning with a single up the middle and was followed by a double into left field from Lilly Burns which score Houle. Madison Courts hit a deep fly ball into left field which allowed for Burns to tag up and score.
  • Meri Bostic led off the top of the fifth with a double into left field and then later advanced to third off a wild pitch. Adriana Rivera singled to the left side bringing in Bostic. Molly Epperson singled through the left side of the field putting runners on the corners. Burns doubled into centerfield which allowed Rivera to score.
  • In the top of the sixth Makayla Austin singled into center field. Madison Cooke hit a pinch-hit single into center field bringing in a run. With runners on second and third Serenity Bishop doubled into left field bringing in the last two runs of the game.

The Basics
Score: Virginia Wesleyan 6, Roanoke 1

Records: Marlins 24-8, Maroons 13-9
Location: Virginia Beach, Va.

Highlights:

  • In game two Virginia Wesleyan took the lead in the bottom of the first putting up four runs and adding two more in the bottom of the second.
  • With hopes of a rally in the top of the third Lauren Hoffman lead off the inning with a single through the left side of the field and then stole second. Rachel Sirbaugh singled into center field which brought in Hoffman. The Maroons were able to defensively hold the Marlins for the remainder of the game but unfortunately were not able to pull ahead.
  • Burns went 2 for 3 in game one with 2 RBI's. Sirbaugh went 2 for 3 in game two.

Up next: Roanoke travels to Ferrum April 19th for another ODAC match up. The Double-header is set to start at 5:00pm

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Players Mentioned

Makayla Austin

#19 Makayla Austin

Third Base
5' 8"
Senior
Serenity Bishop

#42 Serenity Bishop

First Base
5' 5"
Senior
Meri Bostic

#16 Meri Bostic

Second Base
5' 5"
Senior
Lilly Burns

#4 Lilly Burns

Third Base/Shortstop
5' 10"
Junior
Morgan Clark

#2 Morgan Clark

Outfield
5' 3"
Junior
Madison Cooke

#28 Madison Cooke

Short Stop
5' 6"
Sophomore
Madison Courts

#88 Madison Courts

Second Base
5' 4"
Sophomore
Molly Epperson

#24 Molly Epperson

Third Base
5' 6"
Sophomore
Lauren Hoffman

#1 Lauren Hoffman

Pitcher/First Base
Junior
Kate Houle

#8 Kate Houle

Catcher/Shortstop
5' 6"
Junior
Adriana Rivera

#3 Adriana Rivera

Second Base/First Base
5' 4"
Sophomore
Rachel Sirbaugh

#10 Rachel Sirbaugh

Catcher
5' 6"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Makayla Austin

#19 Makayla Austin

5' 8"
Senior
Third Base
Serenity Bishop

#42 Serenity Bishop

5' 5"
Senior
First Base
Meri Bostic

#16 Meri Bostic

5' 5"
Senior
Second Base
Lilly Burns

#4 Lilly Burns

5' 10"
Junior
Third Base/Shortstop
Morgan Clark

#2 Morgan Clark

5' 3"
Junior
Outfield
Madison Cooke

#28 Madison Cooke

5' 6"
Sophomore
Short Stop
Madison Courts

#88 Madison Courts

5' 4"
Sophomore
Second Base
Molly Epperson

#24 Molly Epperson

5' 6"
Sophomore
Third Base
Lauren Hoffman

#1 Lauren Hoffman

Junior
Pitcher/First Base
Kate Houle

#8 Kate Houle

5' 6"
Junior
Catcher/Shortstop
Adriana Rivera

#3 Adriana Rivera

5' 4"
Sophomore
Second Base/First Base
Rachel Sirbaugh

#10 Rachel Sirbaugh

5' 6"
Senior
Catcher