HAMILTON – Colgate Softball split a midweek out-of-conference doubleheader with Binghamton here Tuesday afternoon.
The Raiders took the nightcap 7-6 after the game was called at the end of the fifth due to darkness. Binghamton recorded a five-inning 8-0 victory in the opener.
Rookies
Lauren La Terra and
Meghan Romero were Colgate's top performers on the day. La Terra finished 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run, while Romero went 3-for-5.
Brigit Ieuter added two hits to go along with one hit each from
Katie Bushee,
Gillian Murray and
Baillie Jorth. Bushee accounted for two Raider runs and reeled in two RBI. Ieuter also earned an RBI on the day.
Pami White and
Alessandra Moore notched one run, while Jorth finished with two.
Megan Carnase earned the win in game two, pitching five innings allowing eight hits and six runs, two of which were earned.
In the opener,
Kyle Griswold went 3.1 innings, giving up seven hits and seven runs (six earned). Carnase then came in to finish off the final 1.2 innings. The senior allowed just three hits and one unearned run during her time in the circle.
Colgate heads to Holy Cross this weekend for a three-game Patriot League series. The weekend starts Saturday with a twin bill beginning at noon, followed by a single game Sunday also with a 12 p.m. start. All contest are played at Freshman Field. Live stats and video will be available for every game.
Bottom Line• Binghamton 8, Colgate 0 – 5 innings – Game One
• Colgate 7, Binghamton 6 – 5 innings – Game Two
Won-Lost Records• Colgate improves to 5-20 overall.
• Binghamton shifts to 20-10.
Key Raider Info• La Terra recorded her team-leading third long ball of the season in game two.
• On the day, Colgate notched five extra base hits (four doubles and one home run).
• Carnase moves to 1-1 in the circle after her nightcap win.
Lineup Breakdown•
Game One Bushee (CF): 0-for-2 with a walk
White (C): 0-for-2
La Terra (S): 0-for-1 with a walk
Grennan (RF): 0-for-2
Murray (LF): 0-for-2
Romero (2B): 1-for-2
Ieuter (1B): 0-for-1 with a walk
Moore (DP): 0-for-2
Jorth (3B): 0-for-2
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Game Two Bushee (CF): 1-for-3 with 2 RBI, 2 runs and a walk
La Terra (SS): 3-for-3 with 4 RBI and a run
Romero (2B): 2-for-3
Grennan (RF): 0-for-1
White (C): 0-for-2 with a run and a walk
Murray (LF): 1-for-3
Ieuter (1B): 2-for-3 with an RBI
Moore (DP): 0-for-2 with a run and a walk
Jorth (3B): 1-for-2 with 2 runs and a walk
Facts & Figures• Colgate finished with 11 hits on the day, 10 in game two alone. The Raiders also posted seven runs in the twin bill.
• The Raiders stranded 10 baserunners, while the Bearcats left 11.
Records Watch• With her double in the second game, Bushee is now tied with Tara McGoff '99 for 11th all-time in Colgate's career records book.
Straight From The Source•
Colgate head coach Melissa Finley: (on her thoughts) "It was nice to see our bats come alive in game two and have us compete in the batters box. Megan (Carnase) gave us an opportunity to win and even though our defense wasn't pretty at times it was enough for us to secure the win."
Up Next• Colgate now shifts its attention to Holy Cross for a key three-game Patriot League series. The Raiders and Crusaders meet Saturday for a doubleheader before closing out the series with a single game Sunday. Game times for both days are set for noon at Holy Cross' Freshman Field.
• Live stats and video will be available at the start of all games.
Game One ArchiveGame Two Archive (In three different segments)
