Bobcats Drop Back-To-Back at Bland

Game One:

Bryant & Stratton College found itself in a tight battle on the road against Richard Bland College, as both teams struggled to generate offense early. The Bobcats stayed patient at the plate, eventually breaking through in the middle innings to shift momentum in their favor.

After trailing through the early part of the game, Bryant & Stratton responded with a strong sixth inning, plating three runs to take the lead. The Bobcats continued to add on, including a four-run eighth inning that gave them a late advantage and put them in position to close things out.

However, Richard Bland answered in dramatic fashion in the bottom half of the inning, stringing together timely hits to mount a comeback. Bryant & Stratton College was ultimately edged out 10-9 in extra innings despite holding a late lead.

Evangaline Destito powered the offense with two hits, including a home run, and four RBI. Natalie Brown added two hits, scored three runs, and drove in a run, while Emerson McAllister contributed two hits and an RBI. Kiaya Lewis chipped in with two hits and was active on the bases, and Scarlett Cuevas added a double. Berry Rosychuk reached base multiple times with four walks and added two stolen bases. In the circle, Jada Kezema started strong with five innings of work, striking out six, while Sophia Elderbaum and Presley Junell handled relief duties.

Game Two:

Bryant & Stratton College stayed competitive throughout a tightly contested matchup against Richard Bland College, using timely hitting in the early innings to build momentum. The Bobcats broke through in the third inning, stringing together key hits to plate three runs and take an early lead.

After adding another run in the sixth, Bryant & Stratton looked poised to close things out, but Richard Bland continued to apply pressure. Defensive miscues proved costly late, allowing the home team to chip away before ultimately taking control in the final innings.

Bryant & Stratton College was edged out 5-4, as Richard Bland capitalized late to secure the win.

Aurora Kennedy led the offense with three hits, including two doubles, and an RBI, while Kiaya Lewis added two hits, including a double, and drove in a run. Emerson McAllister contributed a triple and an RBI, and Natalie Brown added a hit and an RBI. Brooklyn Munch and Scarlett Cuevas each chipped in with a hit as well. In the circle, Hilary Stevenson turned in a strong start, allowing just one earned run over five innings, while Jada Kezema added relief work with three strikeouts.