Franklin Springs, GA – The Emmanuel Softball Lions hosted Converse University today in conference action. The Lions jumped out to a hot start, taking game one 3-0, but the Valkyries rallied to score 3 late runs in game two to earn the 4-3 win. 

GAME ONE

After two scoreless innings, the Lions got on the board in the bottom of the 3^rd. Ciara Passmore tripled to start off the inning and Ashley Fountain scored her with a sacrifice fly to make it 1-0, Lions.

The Lions added to their lead in the bottom of the 4^th. Arlie Gooden started things off with a single, advancing to 3^rd on a groundout. Gillian Price singled and stole 2^nd and Passmore kept things going with a single to score Gooden, giving the Lions a 2-0 lead.  

After a scoreless 5^th, the Lions tacked on a run in the bottom of the 6^th. Gooden and Price both singled and Passmore doubled to score a run, making the score 3-0 Lions which was the final score. 

At the plate, Ciara Passmore went 3-3 with 2 RBIs and a run scored. 

In the circle, Autumn Matherly pitched a complete game. She gave up 5 hits and struck out 3 batters, walking 2.

GAME TWO 
After a scoreless first, the Valkyries got on the board in the top of the 2^nd scoring a run on a hit to take a 1-0 lead. The Lions answered in the bottom half of the inning. Carson Stowe started things off with a single and Shelby Rinefierd singled to advance Stowe to 2^nd. Eliana Cooper followed that up with a single to load the bases and a single by Arlie Gooden scored a run to tie the game at 1-1. 

After a scoreless 3^rd, the Lions took the lead in the bottom of the 4^th. After a walk to Jacie McCall, Gooden and Gilian Price both singled to load the bases. A walk to Ciara Passmore scored a run to put the Lions up 2-1. Stowe kept things going, reaching on a fielding error to score a run making it 3-1, Lions.

After a scoreless 5^th and 6^th, Converse scored 3 runs on 3 hits in the top of the 7^th to take a 4-3 lead. The Lions threatened in the bottom half of the inning, leaving two runners on base but Converse came away with a 4-3 win.

At the plate, Arlie Gooden went 2-3 with a run scored.

In the circle, Reagan Beagle threw 6.1 innings. She gave up 2 runs on 6 hits and walked 5 batters, striking out 3. Quinn Overby relieved her to face 4 batters. She gave up 2 runs on  a hit, walking 2.

The Lions will be back in action on Wednesday as they host Erskine at 1 & 3PM. For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com.