SB Drops Opener vs #3 Florida 9-4
The Softball Team lost its first game of the season today against #3 Florida. We we leading 4-0 in the top of the 7th with 2 outs; then the wheels came off hard and fast. UF scored 4 in the top of the 7th to tie the game. We did not score in the bottom of the 7th. In the top of the 8th, UF scored 5. That was the end of the scoring; UF 9, UM 4.
Sara was the starting pitcher and had only scattered a few hits until the 7th. UF hit a bases loaded double to score 3. Megan Besta came in and walked one and had a HB to load the bases for a second time in the inning. UF scored on a single to tie the score.
In the 8th, UF went long again and Sara returned to the mound without much success. Haylie came in to stop the damage but it was to late.
Sierra Romero was the bright spot on offense. She hit a grand slam in the 3rd. Caitlyn Blanchard and Abby Ramirex had 2 hits while Lyndsay, Colie, and Kelsey Susella each had one hit apiece. We ended the game with 4 runs off 8 hits.
Sara's stat line was 8 runs (3 ER), 5 Ks and 1 BB. Megan had 1 BB and 1 HBP in relief. Haylie gave up 1 ER on 2 hits.
Overall not a horrible game for us. We had an error in the 7th that was the key play of the game. Now, some will critisize Hutch for leaving Sara in the game too long (ala, Leland). I agree with this strategy for the most part. You want to ride the horse that you brought, barring any injury or any assignable cause.
We play USF tonight, so hopefully the ladies can regroup and come back strong.
The defense was:
Sara P
Lauren C
Caitlyn 1B
Abby 2B
Romo SS
kelsey 3B
Kelly Cristen LF
Lyndsay CF
Colie RF
February 8th, 2014 at 6:16 PM ^
February 8th, 2014 at 6:18 PM ^
Wow. Today is an awful day for Michigan
February 8th, 2014 at 6:28 PM ^
February 8th, 2014 at 6:29 PM ^
Day of ass whippings.
Lacrosse had their season opener today and lost 22-7 to penn state. 22-7!!
February 8th, 2014 at 6:36 PM ^
Well that truly sucks. Bad day for Michigan sports.
February 8th, 2014 at 7:45 PM ^
We be losing like Hasselhoff be boozing.
February 8th, 2014 at 8:06 PM ^
February 8th, 2014 at 9:21 PM ^
Today was only the second time ever Michigan lost a game when hitting a grand slam. They are 65-2 when they hit grand slams.
But not so fast, not all is bad. #5 Michigan hangs on to beat #25 USF in their own park, 3-2!
February 8th, 2014 at 9:57 PM ^
February 9th, 2014 at 4:07 PM ^
Tough loss but its 2014!!
February 10th, 2014 at 9:56 AM ^