CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – Russell Sage College started Empire 8 Conference play by splitting this afternoon's home doubleheader with Keuka.
The Gators tallied 12 hits and put a crooked number on the scoreboard in every inning to take the opener 8-0 (5 innings).
Sophomore pitcher Leah Madore (Williamsville, VT/Brattleboro Union) whiffed 12 Wolves in her three-hit shutout victory (2-6).
Freshman infielder Annalise Tyler (Schenectady, NY/Schalmont), and junior designated player Serina Garmendiz (Hempstead, NC/Pine Bush) each went 2-for-2, while senior outfielder Isabella Vano (Yorktown Heights, NY/Yorktown) opened the scoring with a two-run double.
Keuka (3-10/1-1 E8) salvaged the split with a 6-3 win in the second game.
A five-run second inning for the Wolves proved to be the difference.
Freshman infielder/outfielder Emily O’Keefe (Albany, NY/Albany) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and an RBI to lead the Gators in the nightcap.
Looking ahead, RSC (4-12/1-1 E8) has a non-conference doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Skidmore. First pitch is slated for 3:00 pm.
Gator Bites: The Gators returned to the diamond this year looking to improve on a 2023 season where they reached the finals of the Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament Championship…Head Coach Stephanie Reinhardt is in her first season at the helm of RSC Softball…Ten players, including six starters, returned this spring...The Wolves hit .189 against Madore this afternoon...The sophomore allowed zero earned runs and totaled 16 strikeouts across 10.1 innings of work.
Gator Golf: The 19th Annual Gator Golf Classic will be held May 31, 2024. More Information: https://www.sagegators.com/
