Softball Completes Mid-Week Doubleheader Sweep Over Delaware State

DOVER, DE - The Peacocks hit the road early on Tuesday morning to take two in Dover, Delaware. Behind the pitching of Kristen Brennan, Kasidy Slusser, and Sydney Senerchia, the Peacocks improved to 5-3 on the season.  Timely hitting, quality pitching, and top notch defense helped the Peacocks to solidify the day's victories.

Top Performers

• Kristen Brennan gave up 1 run over 5 innings with two strikeouts for her second win of the season.

• Kasidy Slusser closed it out with 2 scoreless innings to continue her impressive work out of the bullpen.

• Sydney Senerchia threw a complete game allowing 2 runs, 2 strikeouts, and 2 web gem defensive plays in the circle.

• Jess Forte was 5-for-7 with 2 Runs, an RBI, and a stolen base.

• Maiah Skakal was 2-for-4 with an RBI.

• Brandi Feeney was 2-for-3 with a homerun and a triple.

• Isabella Chugranis drew a 7 pitch walk to lead a late inning rally to add 2 insurance runs in game 2.

How it Happened

Game 1

• In the Top of the 3rd, Jess Forte led off with a hit, followed by Katie Sciglimpaglia and Cara McNulty reaching base safely.  Dakota Pitts, Natiah Turner, and Maiah Skakal all had back-to-back-to-back RBI hits to score 4 runs.

• Delaware State struck back with 1 run in the 3rd on an RBI triple.

• Delaware State tacked on another run in the 4th to make it a 4-2 game.

• Maiah Skakal led off the 6th with a single, then back-to-back bunts by Kourtney Ketcham and Courtney Fraher led to a pinch-hit 2 RBI single by Sophie Wilson.

• The Peacocks tacked on one more run in the 7th. Courtney Fraher added an RBI double after Dakota Pitts led off with a single.

Game 2

• The Peacocks kicked off the scoring in the 2nd on a leadoff homer by Brandi Feeney. Anja Kane followed with a single, two stolen bases, and a run scored on a Kourtney Ketcham RBI single.  Jess Forte doubled, then was driven in by Katie Sciglimpaglia for a 3-run 2nd.

• The Hornets scored next, cutting the lead to 3-2 by scoring 2 runs in the 4th. Sydney Senerchia ended the threat with a popup and a great defensive play by Brandi Feeney.

• In the top of the 7th, the Peacocks added some insurance.  Isabella Chugranis drew a 7 pitch walk, advanced on a Kourtney Ketcham sacrifice bunt then scored on a Jess Forte RBI single.  Forte later scored on a reached on error by Cara McNulty.

• The Peacocks closed out the victory with a caught stealing by Brandi Feeney, a flyout, and a plus defensive play by Sydney Senerchia.

In-Game Milestones

• Isabella Chugranis scored her first colligate run in the 7th inning of game 2.

• The Peacocks extended their stolen base safely streak to 23.

From the Dugout (Head Coach Chris Stelma)

• "This is a very exciting team to coach.  We adjusted very nicely today and the team made a lot of in-game adjustments.  We had great at bats off the bench from Sophie Wilson and Bella Chugranis which had a huge impact in this game. We also got a great performance out of Kasidy Slusser from the bullpen.  This team is truly a "no role too small" team.  That will pay huge dividends as the season goes on."

Next Up

• The Peacocks travel to Itta Bena, MS for a 4-game set with Mississippi Valley State University on March 4th and 5th.

• The team then heads to Orangeburg, SC for a 4-game set with South Carolina State University on March 7th and 8th.