APRIL 17, 2004
BOB ZIADIEKING'S SOFTBALL SWEEPS DESALES, IMPROVED TO 26-4
CENTER VALLEY -- The King's College softball remained undefeated in Freedom Conference action as the Lady Monarchs posted a doubleheader sweep of DeSales University Saturday in Center Valley.
King's won the first game 8-0 before capturing the second contest 11-1. Both games were halted after five innings due to the eight-run mercy rule. The Lady Monarchs are now 10-0 in Freedom Conference play.
In the opener, Stacey Preambo was 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles while Mari Valonis went 2-for-3 with a home run, double, and two RBI. Kristin Brady was 2-for-3 with a triple, double, and two RBI while Maria Zangardi added a solo home run. King's pitcher Sarah Genewski (13-2) picked up the shutout win, allowing five hits while striking out seven.
In the nightcap, Linda Manarchuck went 4-for-4 while Preambo was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Kelly Vaxmonsky was 2-for-3 with a double while Valonis was 2-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI. Zangardi was 1-for-3 with two RBI while Nikki Kotula was 2-for-2 with an RBI. Kotula (8-0) also picked up the pitching verdict with a one-hitter while striking out four batters.
King's will next face Scranton Monday at 3:00 p.m. at Tripp Park.
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