Sea Gull Softball Case Study

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Salisbury Sea Gull softball fell in their second game of the day to the TCNJ Lions 6-4. The Lions were outhit by the Sea Gulls 11-9, but their hits came at more important times with runners in scoring position. The Lions opened the game up 6-0 due to scoring three runs in the third and fourth inning. TCNJ took advantage of two batters getting hit by pitch in the third inning and being brought home with a single by second baseman Annalise Suitovsky and a double by first baseman Madison Levine. Salisbury fought back in the sixth and seventh innings, coming as close as having the tying run at the plate. The seventh inning became a peak pressure situation for both teams, as the Sea Gulls stormed back from a five-run deficit to cut it to 6-4. …show more content…

Platt didn't give up a run until the sixth inning and completed her game with a strikeout. "Sam's a senior, great experience she plays in a tough league, so she's seen very good hitters," Sea Gull head coach Margie Knight said. "She did a good job keeping our batters off balance, I think we figured her out, but it was too late." One of the bright spots for the Sea Gulls at the plate was shortstop Dakotah Fraley who went 3-3 against TCNJ and finished the day 7-7. "I feel really comfortable with the team, I transferred here this year and it's been a comfortable fit," Fraley said. "Whenever I'm comfortable I'm confident and just go out and play the game." Kristen Yanarella delivered at the plate as well for the Sea Gulls, going 3-4 with a double. The senior first baseman is a major key to the success of the Sea Gull offense and she showed why against TCNJ. Starting pitcher Shannon Powell had a difficult outing compared to game one of the doubleheader, allowing five runs on five hits. Freshman pitcher Brea Bishop came in relief of Powell and showed why the Sea Gulls are excited for her future. Bishop pitched four innings and only gave up one run, which helped Salisbury stay alive in their comeback

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