MARCH 9, 2007
KING'S SOFTBALL SPLITS OPENING DAY AT SALISBURY
SALISBURY, MD -- The King's College softball team split its first two games at the Salisbury Invitational Tournament Friday at Salisbury University, Md.
In its first game, the Lady Monarchs dropped an 8-1 decision to Lynchburg College, but rebounded to down Virginia Wesleyan 9-1.
Against Lynchburg, Leanne Harvey was 1-for-2, including an RBI double in the third inning to score Justine Maggio, who had walked. Abbey Knoblauch also had a double while Mari Valonis added a single. Kelsey Shreaves took the pitching loss, allowing five runs, four earned on seven hits while striking out three batters. Lindsey Hoerner pitched the final three innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits with two strikeouts.
In the second game, Amanda Rizner tossed a complete-game five-hitter, allowing one unearned run on five hits with two strikeouts. Valonis was 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the second inning. Knoblauch was also 2-for-4 with an RBI while Harvey was the third Lady Monarch to go 2-for-4 in the game.
Katie Fry and Hoerner each added RBI doubles while Julie Bidwell went1-for-3 with an RBI. Meaghan Galvin chipped in with a base hit for King's.
The Lady Monarchs continue play on Saturday against an opponent to be determined.
http://www.salisbury.edu/athletics/softball/07season/seagullinvitational.asp
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