Plainswomen Winning Streak Ends at 13
Sterling, Colo
After a big winning streak of 13, Northeastern softball's streak came to an end as the Lopes squeaked one past the Plainswomen in the 4th game of the series. Northeastern hosted the Lopes in a 4-game series this past weekend at Mason Field and took 3 of 4 to continue their season at #1 in the region. Program history was also made as sophomore Rylyn Nelson hit her 36th homerun as a Plainswoman in the series, putting herself at the top spot, a record she will certainly add to before the season is over. Luna Community College comes to town for a 4-game series this coming weekend at Mason Field. The series starts on Saturday, Apil 9th with games at 1pm and 3pm, then take place again on Sunday, April 10th at 11am and 1pm.
(Game Recap 4/2) Plainswomen vs. Lamar CC = Won 9-2
Breakdown: A big 2nd and 4th inning led the Plainswomen past the Lopes to start the series off with a win. Shortstop Angelina Quezada went 3-4 from the plate that included a double, homerun and 4 RBI's. Jacquelynn Siefkin also homered in the contest knocking in 3 RBI's herself. Sara Lynch pitched another complete game for her 10th win on the season. She faced 29 batters, struck out 6 and had no earned runs. NJC out hit the Lopes 11-3 during the win.
(Game Recap 4/2) Plainswomen vs. Lamar CC = Won 16-8
Breakdown: Game called in 5 innings. A monster 14-run 4th innging put away the Lopes for good in this game. Pitcher Delaney Barrett got the start, pitched 3.2 innings until Avery Fox came in and secured the win. Fox struck out 2 batters in just 1.1 innings pitched. Rylyn Nelson went 2-2 from the plate that included a homerun and 2 RBI's. Six different Plainswomen knocked in at least 1 run. Angelina Quezada and Mia Glover combined for 3 homeruns and 7 RBI's in the win.
(Game Recap 4/3) Plainswomen vs. Lamar CC = Won 14-5
Breakdown: Game called in 5 innings. The game was tied in going into the 3rd inning until NJC decided to turn on the bats, blasting in 9 runs and then adding 4 more in the 4th. Sara Lynch pitched her 2nd complete game of the series as she won her 11th game of the season. Lynch struck out 4 and only gave up 1 earned run. She also went 2-3 from the plate with 2 RBI's. Addy Deal and Katey Kelly each knocked in 3 RBI's. 5 Plainswomen had at least 2 RBI's in the contest.
(Game Recap 4/3) Plainswomen vs. Lamar CC = Loss 10-9
Breakdown: A very close game in which NJC made a run at the comeback win, but fell short in the 10th for their 1st loss in 14 games. Michaela Moorehouse took the start for NJC and pitched 4.2 innings, giving up 6 earned runs while striking out 4. Mia Glover had another big game as she had a double, homerun and 5 RBI's. Catcher Andi Padilla went 2-4 from the plate knocking in 2 RBI's. Northeastern out hit the Lopes even in the home loss.
