Baltimore, Md. (Apr. 13, 2019) --- Maryland-Baltimore County scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 10-9 extra inning win over Delaware State 10-9 and complete a doubleheader sweep of the Hornets today. The Retrievers won the first game 2-0 behind a no-hitter by Courtney Coopersmith.
In the nightcap, the Hornets led 7-2 before UMBC rallied to tie the game at seven after the regulation seven innings. Delaware State scored two runs in the top of the eighth to open up a 9-7. Jasmine Melgoza doubled in the first eighth-inning run and she scored the second run of the inning on a UMBC error.
In the bottom of the eighth, the Retrievers pulled to within 9-8 on a one-out single by Kaly Winslow. Winslow was still on first with two outs when Anna Lonchar blasted a home run over the left field fence off DSU's Tiffany Diao to give UMBC the walk-off win.
The score was 2-2 when the Hornets pulled ahead with five runs in the third. Catcher Jaelyn Baker doubled in two runs, while DSU scored two on an error by the Retrievers and another on a wild pitch.
Melgoza was five-for-five, including a double, to lead the Hornets' 10-hit attack in game two. She raised her season average to .396 after the performance. Vanessa Barron had three hits in four at bats for DSU in the nightcap.
In the opener, Coppersmith struck out 12 batters and walked five in her no-hitter. The Hornets also had a runner reach base on a hit by pitch.
DSU starter Brianna Baker was in a scoreless battle with Coopersmith until UMBC scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth on a home run by Sierra Pierce.
Delaware State begins an eight-game homestand to close out the regular season with a doubleheader against Drexel on Tuesday. Game one is set for 3:00 p.m. at the Hornets' Nest softball complex.
