The Capital University softball team opened the 2012 season and was defeated in consecutive games Monday on the first day of its spring break trip in Clermont, Fla.
The Crusaders (0-2 overall) fell in their first game of the day against Ferrum (Va.) by a 10-0 count in six innings. The team fell in its second contest of the day in a 6-0 decision against Alma (Mich.).
Against Ferrum (3-0), Capital tallied five hits, including two from freshman Brooke Billings (Clyde, Ohio). Juniors Lexi Majoy (Huron, Ohio), Katie Neely (Sugar Grove, Ohio) and freshman Jamie Dean (Mechanicsburg, Ohio) totaled one hit apiece.
Freshman pitcher Alyssa Patznick (Newark, Ohio) started the game and was tagged with a loss in her first career game. Sophomore Jessica Montgomery (Newark, Ohio) and Billings each came on in relief.
The game was finished in the sixth due to the mercy rule, as Ferrum tallied four runs in the frame. The Panthers tallied five runs in the first two innings.
Capital left four runners on base in the first two innings combined, stranding two runners in scoring position in the first inning after they reached with nobody out.
In the team's second game, Alma (2-2) scored four runs in the first two innings. Montgomery started the contest and took her first loss of the season.
The Crusaders posted three hits in the contest.
Capital continues play in Clermont tomorrow against SUNY Canton (N.Y.) at 11 a.m. and Rose-Hulman (Ind.) at 3 p.m.
The Crusaders (0-2 overall) fell in their first game of the day against Ferrum (Va.) by a 10-0 count in six innings. The team fell in its second contest of the day in a 6-0 decision against Alma (Mich.).
Against Ferrum (3-0), Capital tallied five hits, including two from freshman Brooke Billings (Clyde, Ohio). Juniors Lexi Majoy (Huron, Ohio), Katie Neely (Sugar Grove, Ohio) and freshman Jamie Dean (Mechanicsburg, Ohio) totaled one hit apiece.
Freshman pitcher Alyssa Patznick (Newark, Ohio) started the game and was tagged with a loss in her first career game. Sophomore Jessica Montgomery (Newark, Ohio) and Billings each came on in relief.
The game was finished in the sixth due to the mercy rule, as Ferrum tallied four runs in the frame. The Panthers tallied five runs in the first two innings.
Capital left four runners on base in the first two innings combined, stranding two runners in scoring position in the first inning after they reached with nobody out.
In the team's second game, Alma (2-2) scored four runs in the first two innings. Montgomery started the contest and took her first loss of the season.
The Crusaders posted three hits in the contest.
Capital continues play in Clermont tomorrow against SUNY Canton (N.Y.) at 11 a.m. and Rose-Hulman (Ind.) at 3 p.m.
