Stringers Three Run Blast Catapults Central to Series Victory Over FDU
The Central Connecticut softball team earned a series victory over FDU Sunday afternoon after a three-run blast from Stringer and another solid day for Whittaker in the circle.
The Blue Devils advanced to 2-1 in conference play after a series win vs FDU on Sunday afternoon. The win was highlighted by Paige Stringer's three-run home run in the bottom half of the 5th inning. Kaylee Whittaker earned her seventh win of the season with nine strikeouts on the day.
The Knights would score by way of the long ball, but two solo shots were not enough to earn the win over The Blue Devils.
GAME INFORMATION
SCORE:
CCSU 3, FDU 2
LOCATION: New Britain, CT | CCSU Softball Field
RECORDS: CCSU (12-4) (2-1 NEC) FDU (9-11) (1-2 NEC)
KEY MOMENTS
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TOP 4th: Andreya Flores sent the first pitch of the inning over the center field fence to give FDU an early 1-0 lead.
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BOTTOM 5th: With one out Meg Gorman doubled off the fence in left-center field. Ashlyn Desaulniers reached first when FDU pitcher Brooklyn Shroyer decided to go for the out at third, but Gorman slid in safely. With Desaulniers on second and Gorman at third, Paige Stringer cleared the bases with a three-run blast and gave her team a 3-1 lead.
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TOP 6th: The Knights answered with a solo shot from Hayden Salter to lead off the top of the inning and cut Centrals lead to just one run (3-2).
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BOTTOM 7th: Whittaker recorded the first two outs of the seventh, but FDU kept the inning alive with a double from Erika Barela. The reigning NEC Pitcher of the Year fanned the final Knight and secured the 3-2 victory and The Blue Devils first series win.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
95 – Paige Stringer's three RBI Day helped her pass Evie Rentzel (2013-16) for 6th All-time in runs batted in at CCSU.
NOTES
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The Blue Devils lead the all-time series vs The Knights 30-15 and have won four of their last six matchups.
UP NEXT...
The Blue Devils head to Storrs Connecticut for an in-state matchup with UConn on Tuesday, March 19th at 3:00 PM.
