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Box Score 3 SALEM, Va. – The Lock Haven University softball team (6-10) wrapped up a busy five-game weekend at the Salem Invitational with 1-2 record today (Saturday, March 11) as the Bald Eagles went 2-3 overall in Salem.
LHU opened a busy Saturday today in the bottom of the seventh vs. No. 13 West Virginia Wesleyan in a game that started last night, but was halted. W.Va. Wesleyan led 10-1 in the bottom of the seventh when the game was postponed Friday night. The Bobcats hung on for the 10-1 win today.
Glenville State topped Lock Haven 7-5, but the Bald Eagles closed the weekend with a strong 6-2 win over Tiffin
Yesterday (Friday, March 10), LHU beat Ursuline 11-5, but was edged by Shepherd, 11-9.
Saturday, March 11
Game 3: FINAL, #13 West Virginia Wesleyan 10 – Lock Haven 1
Becca Caputo had a home run to lead the way for Lock Haven vs. nationally-ranked West Virginia Wesleyan.
Game 4: FINAL, Glenville State 7 – Lock Haven 5
Despite the loss, the Bald Eagles continued to benefit from the long ball as
McKenna Garlock hit a grand slam and
Chloe Kennedy added a home run as well.
Game 5: FINAL, Lock Haven 6 – Tiffin 2
LHU capped a busy Saturday and a five-game weekend with a win over Tiffin. Garlock hit another home run as did
Rachel Mouillesseaux. Pitcher
Bekah Slattery picked up the win in the circle for Lock Haven.
Friday, March 10
Game 1: FINAL, Lock Haven 11 - Ursuline 5
Jodi Weaknecht and
Moriah Lindsey sparked the Bald Eagle surge at the plate as each homered. Lindsey's home run was a three-run shot that broke open a 4-4 tie.
Game 2: FINAL, Shepherd 11 – Lock Haven 9
Lindsey was 3 for 4 at the plate vs. Shepherd and Garlock went 2 for 4 with two RBIs.
Up next:
Next week, Lock Haven is scheduled to play at Goldey-Beacom on Thursday, March 16 (DH, 2:30/4:30 p.m.) and at Georgian Court on Friday, March 17 (DH, 2/4 p.m.).
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Please note, as has been the case for the previous two neutral site softball tournaments this season, full box scores, stats and recaps may not be available immediately following the games. Please check back to
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