The SU Women’s Softball team opened PSAC East play by splitting a doubleheader against the rival Bloomsburg Huskies (6-6, 1-1).
SU (6-3, 1-1) dropped the opener in a 5-0 shutout loss, but were able to rebound and took the second game by a score of 4-2.
In the first game, Bloomsburg used a big third inning, keyed by a three-run home run, to open the scoring and never looked back. Pitcher Taylor Parker threw a two-hit shutout for the Huskies, while senior Liz Parkins took the loss for the Red Raiders.
SU was able to get the bats going in the second game, scoring all four of their runs in a decisive fourth inning. Multiple errors and smart base running set up Parkins hitting a two-run home run to cap off the inning for the Red Raiders.
Junior Quincy Lewis was able to pick up the complete game victory for her third win of the season. Lewis needed on 63 pitches to keep the Huskies at bay, allowing only two runs on seven hits. Junior Taylor Pattillo and sophomore Jenny Peel each added two hits in the victory.
The Red Raiders will look to keep their strong start to the season going when they continue PSAC play against East Stroudsburg at home on March 24.
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