Thursday, March 28, 2002

TRINITY SOFTBALL FALLS TO SMITH

Hartford, Conn.- Freshman Erica Hubbard (Bradford, Mass.) pitched a three-hit shutout to lead the visiting Smith College Pioneers to a 1-0 win over the Trinity College Bantams in softball action this afternoon. Trinity, playing in its home opener, falls to 2-9 and Smith improves to 8-3.

Junior outfielder Laura Heath (Windsor, Conn.) collected a single and a double and junior first baseman Maureen Heneghan (Windsor, Conn.) singled for the Bantam's three hits. Trinity freshman Kate Hunter (Ross, Calif.) also tossed a three-hitter, allowing her only run in the first inning on an error, two walks, and a ground out, in a losing effort.

Teams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Smith (8-3) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0
Trinity, Conn. (2-9) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3

BATTERY

SC- Erica Hubbard and Amanda Thompson

TC- Kate Hunter and Sarah Hoyle.

WP: Hubbard (6-1)

LP: Hunter (1-3)

Offensive Highlights

TC-Laura Heath - 2 for 3, double