Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Contact: Robert Dignazio / Sports Information Intern
(804) 752-7387, robertdignazio@rmc.edu

R-MC Swept in ODAC Softball Doubleheader by #23 Lynchburg
(Game One Box Score) / (Game Two Box Score)

LYNCHBURG, VA - Randolph-Macon dropped both ends of an ODAC softball doubleheader against 23rd-ranked Lynchburg College by scores of 8-1 and 11-3 (six innings) on Tuesday.

The Hornets led 2-1 after three innings in the opener, and added to the lead with three unearned runs in the fourth. Lynchburg's Lauren Duguay put the game out of reach with a two-run home run in a three-run fifth frame. Hornet pitcher Barbie Miles worked six innings, allowing one un-earned run with eight strikeouts while allowing just four base hits and no free passes. R-MC's Ashley Crouch and Morgan Greene both registered doubles, while Yellow Jacket hurler Christi Wise pitched four and two-thirds innings and allowed five earned runs in the loss.

Lynchburg (22-5 / 13-1 ODAC) took an early 4-0 lead in the first inning of the nightcap. Randolph-Macon's Krystal Kellum hit a three-run home run in the top of the second, but LC scored a run in the second and two more in the fourth to pull ahead 7-3. With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the sixth, Bruce drilled her sixth home run of the season over the centerfield fence to end the game. Bruce earned the win in the circle for LC, allowing eight hits over six innings while walking none and striking out ten batters. Greene had two hits for Randolph-Macon (12-12 / 6-8 ODAC).

The Yellow Jackets return to action on Thursday when they host Randolph College at 3:00.

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