Softball Falls Twice To UMass

May 2, 2006

Game One Box Score
Game Two Box Score

Alyssa Martino and Tara Hiteman were the only Rams to record hits in both games. Rhody fell 8-3 in game one and 11-3 (5) in the nightcap.

Rhode Island jumped on the board first in game one and took the early 1-0 lead off a RBI single by Martino, scoring Stefani Poedubicky in the top half of the first. The lead didn't last long as UMass plated five runners in the bottom half of the inning.

The Rams scored two more in the second from a RBI single by Hiteman, scoring Jamie Plamondon. Kassie Harrelson crossed the plate soon after on an error by the Massachusetts's shortstop. UMass added one in the fourth and two in the sixth to take the game 8-3.

Katie Halcomb (12-12) allowed six earned runs on 15 hits while registering the loss. UMass starter Brandice Balschmitter (23-7) pitched a complete game, allowing just three earned runs on three hits while striking out eight Rams in recording the win.

In game two, Rhode Island again jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, scoring in the top half of the third. Courtney Wall hit a RBI single to score Danielle Quimby. UMass came back and scored six runs in the bottom half of the third to go on top 6-1. The Rams added two more in the fifth when Christine Gentile and Martino crossed the plate after a single by Pamondon. UMass scored three in the bottom half of the fifth to take the game 11-3 in five innings.

Jill Anderson suffered the loss, throwing 2.2 innings and giving up six earned runs while surrendering seven hits. Jenna Busa (9-6) recorded the win for UMass, pitching five innings and allowing two earned runs on five hits.

The Rams (20-25, 8-11 A-10) are back in action on Sunday, May 7 when they travel to New York to take on St. Bonaventure for a doubleheader set to start at noon.