Scores:
Williams 7, Middlebury 0
Williams 8, Middlebury 2
Location: Middlebury, VT
Records: Williams 19-9; Middlebury 21-11
The Short Story:
The Ephs swept their doubleheader against Middlebury with a commanding pitching performance and an explosive offense. In Game 1, Sadie Leonard was nearly untouchable, striking out 14 and giving up just one hit in a complete game shutout. The offense backed Leonard up with a seven-run outburst, highlighted by a five-run fifth inning capped by Aprill Medrano's 2-RBI single and Vicky Trujillo Balderas's sacrifice fly.
Game 2 saw Katie Blanch carry the momentum in the circle, tossing six shutout innings before Natalie Carter closed the game out. The Ephs jumped ahead early thanks to Sydney Fleming's 2-run homer and never looked back. Justine Dunaway continued her tear at the plate, going 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, while Sidney Miller reached base five times and scored three runs.
Coach's Take:
"The tone was set by the top of the order in the first game and we continued to put pressure on throughout the day," said Eph head coach Kris Herman. "Once again our defense was stellar and our pitching did a great job all day. We look forward to working hard on every little thing as we head into the last few weeks of the season."
Game 1
How it Happened
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Sadie Leonard pitched a gem, with 14 strikeouts and allowed only one hit and one walk all seven innings
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The Ephs offense came out hot with the first batter in the lineup, Sidney Miller singling up the middle then Alyssa DeQuiroz following up with a double. Justine Dunaway sent Miller and DeQuiroz home with a 2 RBI single, securing an early lead in the game.
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The fifth inning, the offense hit their stride, scoring five more runs to extend their lead
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Katie Blanch kicked things off in the top of the fifth with an RBI single through the left side, and Aleks Albert followed with a bases-loaded walk to bring in another run
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Aprill Medrano ripped a 2 RBI single to right center and Vicky Trujillo Balderas capped off the inning with a sacrifice fly to center, pushing the lead to 7–0
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Alysa DeQuiroz led the team at the plate going 3-for-4 with a double and two runs
Game 2
How it Happened
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Katie Blanch had a great start in the circle, throwing 6 shutout innings. She struck out 6, walked just 1, and scattered 5 hits
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Natalie Carter came in to relieve Blanch for the final inning, closing out the game and securing the win for the Ephs
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Sydney Fleming set an early lead for the Ephs in the first inning with a 2 RBI homer to right center
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In the third inning, Katie Blanch and Justine Dunaway both drove in runs with Blanch hitting an RBI single and Dunaway an RBI double
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Dunaway continued her hot streak in the fourth with a 2 RBI double to left center
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Lauren Davis and Kaia Glickman hit RBI singles in the 6th and 7th innings to cap off the Ephs dominant performance at the plate
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Middlebury scored their two runs in the bottom of the 7th off an RBI single and a fielder's choice
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Sidney Miller and Justine Dunaway both paced the Ephs offense. Dunaway went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, 2 doubles, and a run. Miller was on base 5 times going 3-for-3 at the plate with a triple, 2 walks, and three runs
Up Next: A doubleheader vs. University of Hartford, April 22nd at 3:30 and 5:30 pm in Williamstown, Mass.
