RALEIGH, N.C. - The 23rd – ranked Randolph-Macon softball team took down #19 Muskingum and William Peace final day of the Triangle Classic. The Yellow Jackets were paced by
Gracie Ellis (New Kent, Va./New Kent) recording her fifth win in as many starts in game one against the Muskies.
Tori Powell (Freeman, Va/Mecklenburg County) was hot at the plate offensively, recording two hits and three RBIs.
The Basics
Score: #23 Randolph-Macon 2, #19 Muskingum 0 // #23 Randolph-Macon 4, William Peace 2
Venue: Raleigh, N.C. // Walnut Creek Softball Complex
Records: Randolph-Macon (8-2, 0-0 ODAC), Muskingum (3-2, 0-0 OAC), William Peace (8-4, 0-0 USA South)
How it Happened (Muskingum)
- Ellis retired the first nine batters for Muskingum and would record seven strikeouts during that span. Randolph-Macon would be held off the scoreboard as well with good pitching from the Muskies.
- The Yellow Jackets had a chance to grab the lead in the top half of the fourth inning. Reagan Hill (Hanover, Va./Hanover) singled through the right side of the infield and Charlotte Boswell (Glen Allen, Va./Deep Run) was hit by a pitch to put two runners on base. Kayla Davis (Powhatan, Va./Powhatan) successfully moved the runners over into scoring position with a sacrifice bunt. The Lemon and Black would be turned away and the score would stay at 0-0, heading into the fifth inning.
- In the next two innings, Ellis would keep the Muskingum offense at a stand still, not allowing any scoring opportunities. Randolph-Macon would get runners to third base in both the fifth and sixth innings, nothing would come of it and the score would still be tied at 0-0.
- Amanda Lanyon (Midlothian, Va./Midlothian) hit a two out double in the seventh inning to start a potential rally for the Yellow Jackets. Powell knocked in Lanyon with a single into right center field. Powell would score later in the inning on an Ellis double into the left center field gap. The clutch two out hitting helped grab the Lemon and Black the 2-0 lead with three outs to get.
- The Muskies were able to get two runners on base and bring the potential game-winning run to the plate with one out. Ellis shut the door with two straight strikeouts to seal a 2-0 ranked win for the Yellow Jackets.
Inside the Numbers vs. Muskingum
- Ellis was elite in the circle for the Lemon and Black. The senior won her fifth game of the season with a complete game shutout against Muskingum. Ellis allowed three hits, two walks and struck out 15 Muskies hitters.
- Powell and Ellis accounted for both RBIs in the game.
How it Happened (William Peace)
- William Peace scored a run in the first inning with a solo home run to jump out to a 1-0 lead.
- The Pacers also plated a run in the top half of the second inning, using two hits and a walk, taking a 2-0 lead.
- The Yellow Jackets would get the offense going in the bottom of the third inning. Mya Davis (Chesapeake, Va./Grassfield) hit an infield single and Jacy Ramos (Williamsburg, Va./Lafayette) walked to put two runners on and two outs. Powell came in clutch once again for the Lemon and Black. The sophomore hit a two RBI double into the left center field gap, bringing home both Mya Davis and Ramos. The clutch hit would tie up the game at 2-2, heading into the fourth inning.
- In the bottom of the fourth inning, Hill launched a solo homer over the fence to push Randolph-Macon into the lead at 3-2.
- The Yellow Jackets added an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth inning. William Peace was getting wild in the circle and a passed ball allowed Ramos to score.
- Courtney Guthrie (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield) was huge in relief for the Lemon and Black against the Pacers. Guthrie entered the game in the second inning and gave up nothing for William Peace to build its lead on. Shutting down the Paces from the time she stepped in the circle.
Inside the Numbers vs. William Peace
- Guthrie received the win for the Yellow Jackets in relief. The junior struck out five and gave up one walk in 5.1 innings. Guthrie allowed no hits and held the Pacers off the scoreboard.
- Powell ended game two with two RBIs on her two-out double in the third inning.
- Hill hit a homerun and walked in the second game of the day.
Up Next
Randolph-Macon will welcome in Stockton to Carol Estes Park on Mar. 11 at 2:00 p.m.
