April 5, 2005

Game 1 Box Score
Game 2 Box Score

PROVIDENCE, R.I.-The Marist softball team was defeated by Providence in both games of Tuesday's doubleheader by scores of 5-2, 10-2 at Raymond Field.

The Friars (18-7) capped off the sweep with 10-2 victory in game two. Providence trailed 2-1 in the third inning, but scored four runs in the third inning to take a 5-2 lead. Freshman Sam Pittman's RBI single tied the game at 2-2 and senior Jaclyn Treveloni's three-run home run gave the Friars the lead for good.

Providence added a pair of runs in the fourth inning on a two-run single by junior Michelle Willette and classmate Elena Romero contributed a solo home run in the fifth inning to make the score, 8-2. In the sixth inning, Willette belted a two-run home run to left field to complete the scoring. Willette finished the game with three hits and five RBIs. On the mound, freshman righthander Tanza Lewis pitched six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out five batters.

Marist was led by Chrystine McHugh and Jasmery Polanco, who tallied a pair of hits in the second game. Kristen Merlino took the loss, giving up six earned runs on nine hits in four innings. She also struck out two batters and walked one.

The Friars won the first game of the doubleheader 5-0 over the Red Foxes (8-14). Senior Nicole Bartholomew recorded her sixth shutout of the season. She allowed three hits and recorded seven strikeouts in the victory. The offense was provided by sophomore Shannon Garvin who had two RBIs, and also scored a run. Junior Michelle Willette and sophomore Rachel Bartholomew each had RBIs in the victory.

McHugh, Katie Eskin and Allison Bartley all recorded a hit for Marist, while Megan Rigos suffered the loss going all six innings on the mound. She allowed five runs on eight hits while striking out one and walking two.

Marist will face Rider in Poughkeepsie on Saturday in a doubleheader, beginning at 1 p.m.