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HAMILTON – Colgate saw
Katie Bushee and
Holly Geranen add to their season home runs total on Sunday but it couldn't spark a Raiders victory.
Holy Cross ultimately secured a 5-4 win after a back-and-forth contest in which Colgate outhit its visitor 9-7.
Three Raiders went 2-for-3 on the day in
Mariel Schlaefer, Geranen and
Gillian Murray. Schlaefer and Geranen accounted for one run each, while Geranen also reeled in three RBIs with her blast over the left field fence.
Bushee chipped in with a homer of her own out over the center field fence to give Colgate the early 1-0 edge in the third.
The Crusaders would respond with a three-run fourth inning to take the lead at 3-1.
Colgate wasted little time trailing though as they posted a three-run inning in the fifth thanks to Geranen's long ball. Unfortunately two more runs from Holy Cross in the sixth ultimately secured the Crusaders the win, handing them the series at 2-1.
Brigit Ieuter was Colgate's starting pitcher going six innings allowing seven hits and five runs, three of which were earned. She also fanned five batters during her time in the circle.
Kira Griswold came in for relief pitching a one, two, three seventh inning.
Bushee's home run was her second of the season, while Geranen's hit was her sixth. Geranen is now tied for 16th all-time in season long balls and is just seven shy of matching Colgate's first-year record.
The Raiders are back in action on Wednesday for a doubleheader with nearby rival Binghamton beginning at 3 p.m. on Eaton Street Field.
Bottom Line• Holy Cross 5, Colgate 4
Won-Lost Records• Holy Cross improves to 7-14 overall and 5-7 in Patriot League play
• Colgate drops to 14-13 and 9-3, respectively.
Key Raider Info• Three Raiders went 2-for-3 on the day in Schlaefer, Geranen and Murray.
• Schlaefer and Geranen added one run each, while Geranen also reeled in three RBIs.
• Bushee, Dowling and Grenann also posted a hit in the games.
• Bushee and Geranen tallied long balls in the contest making it their second and sixth season home runs, respectively.
• Starting pitcher Ieuter pitched six innings allowing seven hits and five runs, three of which were earned. The junior also struck out five batters during her time in the circle. Griswold came in for relief in the seventh and sat the Crusaders down in order.
Facts & Figures• Colgate recorded four runs on the day from nine hits.
• In total the Raiders earned four RBIs but stranded six base runners.
• Ieuter fanned five batters to shift her season total to 42.
Holy Cross' Numbers• The Crusaders had three players finish with two hits in Sarah Kane, Taylor Moss and Mandy McCarthy.
• Emma Keough added a two-run homer, while Kane reeled in one RBI for herself.
• Katy Watson got the starting nod pitching four innings, allowing six hits and one run. Gennifer Durham came in for relief giving up three hits and three runs but was still able to record the win.
How It Happened• After a scoreless two and a half innings, Colgate was able to take the 1-0 edge in the third following a solo shot from Bushee to center field.
• The visitors took over the lead in the fourth inning at 3-1 after Keough hit a two-run homer and McCarthy doubled to bring in the final run of the inning.
• Colgate wasted little time trailing though as they pulled back ahead at 4-3 thanks to a three-run shot from Geranen. Schalefer and Grennan, who posted singles during the inning, touched home as well.
• Holy Cross jumped back in front, however, after a two-out rally in the sixth inning. The Crusaders tallied two runs during that inning to ultimately secure the victory.
Up Next• Colgate hosts nearby Binghamton on Wednesday for a doubleheader at Eaton Street Field. The twin bill is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
• Live stats and video are available at the start of all the games.
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