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Emmanuel University (Ga.)

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Emmanuel University
Kelley Feigen
2
Newberry College NEWBERRY 8-7
4
Winner Emmanuel University EMMANUEL 6-10
Newberry College NEWBERRY
8-7
2
Final
4
Emmanuel University EMMANUEL
6-10
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Newberry College NEWBERRY 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 10 1
Emmanuel University EMMANUEL 2 0 0 2 0 0 X 4 7 0

W: Edwards, Maddie (4-2) L: Olivia Chestnut (0-3)

2
Newberry College NEWBERRY 8-8
3
Winner Emmanuel University EMMANUEL 7-10
Newberry College NEWBERRY
8-8
2
Final
3
Emmanuel University EMMANUEL
7-10
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Newberry College NEWBERRY 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 5 0
Emmanuel University EMMANUEL 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 10 4

W: Kelley, Macy (1-3) L: Lex Glemaker (1-2)

Game Recap: Softball |

Lions Sweep Doubleheader with Newberry!

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA – The Emmanuel Softball team hosted Newberry College today in a doubleheader. The Lions earned a 4-2 victory in game one, with a strong outing by Maddie Edwards, and earned an exciting 3-2 victory in game two on a walk-off double by Isabel Harrison! With the sweep, the Lions improve to 7-10 on the season.
 
GAME ONE – 
 
The Lions got off to a quick start in game one. Ellee Varner started off the first inning with a walk. Lexi Jordan advanced the runner on a two-out single to center field, with both runners advancing on the throw. Alyssa Adams was hit by a pitch to load the bases, and Kelley Feigen took advantage, singling to left field to score Varner and Jordan and give the Lions a 2-0 lead.
 
Newberry responded in the top of the 3rd, scoring two runs on two hits to tie things up at 2-2.
 
In the bottom of the 4th, the Lions would respond. Gabby Buffington started things off with a single to center and stole second. Kinsley Goolsby grounded out to the pitcher to advance Buffington to third. Abby Rocco reached on an error to score Buffington and make it 3-2 Lions. Varner (pinch runner) advanced to second on a wild pitch and was brought in on a double by Isabel Harrison to give the Lions a 4-2 lead. 
 
The two teams remained scoreless the rest of the way, and the Lions took game one, 4-2. 
 
At the plate, Ellee Varner went 2-2 and Isabel Harrison contributed a double. 
 
On the mound, Maddie Edwards got the start and pitched 7 strong innings. She gave up two runs on 10 hits, striking out four of the 31 batters she faced. 
 
GAME TWO –
 
In game two, the Lions got off to an early lead. In the bottom of the first, Ellee Varner picked up where she left off in game one with a single to center. Jaryn Gibson advanced Varner with a single to left field. Lexi Jordan followed that up with a single to right to score Varner and advance Gibson to second, giving the Lions a 1-0 lead. 
 
The Wolves responded in the top of the 4th with a run on two hits and an error, leaving two runners on base, making the score 1-1.
 
Newberry took their first lead of the game in the top of the 6th scoring a run on two hits and an error, leaving two on base, to take a 2-1 advantage. 
 
In the bottom of the 7th, the Lions responded in a big way. Buffington started things off with a homer to left field to tie things up at 2-2. Abigail Curry kept things going with a double to left field. Varner would single to third to advance Curry to third, and Isabel Harrison would hit a walk-off single to right field to score Curry and give Emmanuel the 3-2 win!
 
At the plate, Lexi Jordan went 2-2 with Jaryn Gibson and Gabby Buffington each going 2-3.
 
On the mound, Macy Kelley had a solid outing going 7 innings, giving up 2 runs on 5 hits. She struck out nine of the 30 batters she faced.
 
Next up the Lions will host Anderson in a doubleheader on Friday with first pitch at 1PM and 3PM.
 
For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com. 
 
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