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Highlights
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.  – The Merrimack College softball program fell in the first game of its final Northeast-10 Conference series Thursday, falling 2-0 to #17 Southern New Hampshire. The Warriors struggled to get the bats going throughout the game, and were shut out for the first time since March 20.
Freshman starter
Jenna Wike went the complete game, giving up six hits and two runs – neither of which were earned.
The Basics
Score: SNHU 2
, Merrimack 0 | Final
Location: Martone-Mejail Field | North Andover, Mass.
Scoring Plays:
- Southern New Hampshire utilized an error in right field to get on the board first. After Erin Garczynski reached third, Jordan Wade's RBI single scored the game's first run.
- The Penmen were able to plate another run in the top of the sixth inning. After a leadoff double from Garczynski, a sacrifice fly put her on third; a pass ball two pitches later allowed her to score, making it the second unearned run of the afternoon.
- Merrimack loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the seventh, but couldn't find the timely hit, falling by a final score of 2-0.
Notes and Numbers
- WP – Maddy Barone (17-4) | LP – Jenna Wike (7-5)
- Barone's Line: (7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K)
Up Next:
The Warriors are back Saturday to finish off its series against SNHU. The Warriors will celebrate its five seniors in between the doubleheader, with first pitch slated for 12 p.m.
