Ephs Sweep Colby With Back-to-Back Mercy Rule Wins on Senior Day

Scores:    

Williams 13, Colby 4

Williams 9, Colby 1

Location: Williamstown, MA

Records: Williams 24-11; Colby 12-18
 

The Short Story: 

The Ephs secured two mercy-rule victories behind strong offense and pitching. In Game 1, Williams erupted for six runs in the first inning and never looked back, fueled by multi-homer performances from Sydney Fleming and Dani Jackman. Fleming broke the program's single-season RBI record during the win. Katie Blanch earned the win with three shutout innings in relief.

In Game 2, Sadie Leonard was untouchable in the circle, striking out 11 and allowing just one run in a complete-game effort. The offense stayed hot, pulling away with a six-run fourth inning. The Ephs closed out the sweep with a 9-1 win to cap an outstanding day at Cole Field on senior day!

Coach's Take: 

Reflecting on the day, Eph head coach Kris Herman said, "Today we came out strong, scoring first in both games. This a big boost no matter how you slice it. Obviously our power was on display today, but our defense and pitching was really great too." She added,"It was great to honor our five seniors this weekend, and wining in run rule fashion was a lot of fun." Looking ahead to the final regular season games, she shared, "On my mind is continuing to play solid softball, play together, have fun and win games!" 

Game 1

How it Happened 

• Katie Blanch earned the win in the circle, tossing 3 shutout innings while allowing just 2 hits and striking out 3. Elyse Chan started the game, while Emily Borrazzo closed things out, throwing the final inning. The trio combined to hold Colby to 4 runs on 8 hits across 5 innings

• The Ephs came out swinging in Game 1, putting up six runs in the first inning 

• Sydney Fleming kicked off the scoring with a two-run homer, followed by Kaia Glickman and Alysa DeQuiroz each delivering two-RBI singles

• Colby answered with two runs in the top of the second off an RBI single and a ground out, but the Ephs quickly punched back 

• Fleming crushed her second homer of the game in the bottom of the second, breaking the program record for most RBIs in a season. Fleming has 51 RBIs this season. Dani Jackman then followed up with a two-run homer of her own

• The next inning, Katie Blanch smashed a two-RBI double to push the Ephs into double digits. Jackman delivered her second two-RBI homer of the game and Kaia Glickman capped off the inning with another home run to close out a dominant offensive showing

• Colby added a two-run homer late, but the Ephs' explosive offense had already put the game out of reach

• Sydney Fleming, Dani Jackman, and Kaia Glickman all had outstanding performances at the plate. Jackman went 3-for-3 with 4 RBIs and two homers. Fleming went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs and two homers. Glickman went 2-for-2 with 3 RBIs and a homer. 

• Alysa DeQuiroz contributed a 2-for-4 effort with 2 RBIs, while Katie Blanch also went 2-for-3, with a double, an RBI, and two runs. 

• Williams had eight different players recording at least one hit

Game 2

How it Happened 

• Sadie Leonard threw a complete game, allowing just 3 hits and 1 earned run over 5 innings, while striking out 11 and walking none

• The Ephs struck early in the bottom of the first. Alysa DeQuiroz got things started with a double to left center, then advanced to third on a fly out by Vicky Balderas. Sydney Fleming brought DeQuiroz home with a ground out to shortstop, putting Williams on the board 

• Colby tied the game in the top of the third on an RBI single 

• In the third, Emily Borrazzo singled and stole second before Lauren Davis drove her in with an RBI double to left, giving the Ephs a 2-1 lead

• The bats were hot in the 4th inning, going up 6 runs. Justine Dunaway doubled to spark the rally, and Kaia Glickman's RBI single brought home the first run of the frame. Dani Jackman stole home, and Lauren Davis followed with an RBI double. Vicky Trujillo Balderas and Sydney Fleming each added run-scoring hits, with Fleming driving in two to cap off the inning. 

• The final run of the game came in the bottom of the fifth when Kaia Glickman scored on a fielder's choice by Lauren Davis

• The Ephs offense was firing on all cylinders, Alysa DeQuiroz led the way with a 2-for-3 performance, scoring twice

• Sydney Fleming powered the lineup with 3 RBIs on a hit and a walk. 

• Lauren Davis was another standout at the plate, going 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs and a run scored

• Overall, Williams got contributions up and down the lineup, with six players recording at least one hit