GAME 1 | Delaware State 12, Virginia Union 0
DOVER, DE --Freshman Rhyannon Stanley, freshman Kaylanie Rodriquez and freshman Devyn Carlson combined to throw a shutout on Tuesday as the Delaware State Hornets blanked the Virginia Union Panthers 12-0.
Stanley (1-0) started and picked up the win for Delaware State (1-0), going three shutout innings while giving up three hits, walking one, and striking out four. Carlson was dealing out of the bullpen as well, going one shutout inning without allowing a hit, walking one and striking out two.
Offensively, the Hornets were paced by junior Chandler Martin, who went 3-for-4 on the day with a double, a triple and four RBI. Junior Karly Cain furnished a standout effort as well, going 3-for-3 with a double and three RBI. Freshman Ashlyn Schmidt also contributed for Delaware State, putting together one hit in one trip to the plate while adding a double and two RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hornets took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Delaware State's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a two-run double off the bat of Martin.
The Hornets then tacked on runs in the second and third innings, with their biggest output coming in the second when they scored six times. The big hit in that inning was a two-run double off the bat of Schmidt.
GAME NOTES
» Stanley, Rodriquez, and Carlson combined to throw a three-hit shutout.
» Delaware State got three-hit games from both Martin and Cain.
» The Hornets power output was led by Martin, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Chandler Martin drove in four runs for Delaware State.
» Delaware State's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed six runs across.
» Delaware State grabbed a 4-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Hornets out-hit the Panthers at a 12-3 clip.
» Delaware State went 9-for-19 (.474) with runners in scoring position.
» Delaware State pitchers limited Virginia Union to just 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
» Delaware State pitchers faced 21 Virginia Union hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and two fly balls while striking out seven.
» Chandler Martin led the Hornets at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple and four RBI.
GAME 2 | Delaware State 13, Virginia Union 3
DOVER, DE --Delaware State received contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Hornets put 13 runs on the board and defeat the Virginia Union Panthers 13-3 Tuesday.
Sophomore Kristin White (1-0) started in the circle and picked up the win for Delaware State (2-0). The right-hander went two innings, giving up one run on one hit, allowing one walk and striking out three. Freshman Allyson Fonollosa also made an impact in the circle for the Hornets, throwing two scoreless innings while allowing no hits, with one walk and one strikeout.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hornets got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning. Delaware State managed to push across two runs in the inning.
The Hornets then lost some of their lead, expanding on their advantage in the second inning after the Panthers cut it to 2-1. The Delaware State offense exploded for eight runs, highlighted by a two-run double off the bat of freshman Bria Swewll, which brought the score to 10-1 in favor of the Hornets.
Delaware State kept Virginia Union scoreless before building their lead to 13-1 in the fourth inning. Virginia Union put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Delaware State still coasted to the 13-3 win.
GAME NOTES
» Every Delaware State starter reached base safely in the win.
» Delaware State's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed eight runs across.
» Delaware State took a 2-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Four Hornets had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Hornets had a total of 15 hits.
» The Hornets out-hit the Panthers at a 15-5 clip.
» Delaware State went 8-for-12 (.667) with runners in scoring position.
» Delaware State pitchers faced 24 Virginia Union hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and two fly balls while striking out four.
» The Hornets drew six walks from Virginia Union pitching.
» Junior Kayla Lester led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
Up Next...
The Hornets take the field again on Saturday, February 22nd, at home when they take on Bucknell University at 2:00 p.m.
