Softball Takes Two From Lake-Sumter
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Game 1
Softball secured a 3–1 victory over Lake-Sumter State College thanks to timely hitting and a strong pitching performance.
SCF's offense managed four hits but maximized their impact. A'Lana Martinez led the charge with a double, an RBI, and a sac fly. Cailinne Kelly and Bree Urban each drove in runs, with Urban also contributing a sac fly. Brooke-Lynn Hilderbrand added a double, helping SCF put pressure on the Lake-Sumter defense.
Lake-Sumter State College had four hits as well, but only one crossed the plate. Kennedy Howard drove in the team's lone run, while Mittie O'Brien and Maya Hegedus contributed with stolen bases to create some scoring opportunities.
On the mound, Allison Cole delivered a dominant outing for SCF, throwing seven innings while allowing just one run on four hits, striking out four and walking five, and earning the win. Lake-Sumter starter Mittie O'Brien pitched a solid complete game, surrendering three runs on five hits with one strikeout, but her team couldn't provide enough run support.
Game 2
The Manatees dominated Lake-Sumter State College in a 14–4 victory, powered by a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching.
SCF's offense was led by A'Lana Martinez, who recorded a home run, a triple, a double, and three RBIs, igniting a team that totaled 14 hits. Jamie Sepsick also had a big day with three RBIs and three hits, while Bree Urban, Kaylin Smith, Bri Thies, and Kaitlyn Shea all contributed RBIs. Extra-base hits came from Cailinne Kelly, Bree Urban, Kierstyn Aumua, and Jamie Sepsick, giving SCF multiple scoring opportunities. The team also swiped bases effectively, including stolen bases by Kaylin Smith, Kierstyn Aumua, Breleigh Ford, and Zoe Cleveland.
Lake-Sumter managed six hits and three RBIs. Maya Hegedus drove in a run, Jamie Hegedus added an RBI, and Kennedy Howard brought in another. However, the team struggled with fielding, committing multiple errors that hampered their chances to keep the game close.
On the mound, Danielle Brunner delivered a dominant performance, pitching 5.1 shutout innings with one strikeout and two walks to earn the win. Mia Macaione started and allowed four runs on six hits but kept the team in striking distance early. Lake-Sumter pitchers struggled to contain SCF's offense, surrendering 14 runs on 14 hits over seven innings.