Rivier University

Rivier 10    Albertus Magnus 2 (5 innings)
Rivier 13    Albertus Magnus 0 (5 innings)
 
The Raiders set the tone in Game 1 immediately when junior Monica White led the game off with a triple and scored on an RBI groundout by junior Jess Mellen. Riv scored in every inning to put the pressure on the Falcon defense. The Raider offense was highlighted by 2 homeruns from White and sophomore Kelsy LaRose. Senior Jenna Beadle and Jess Mellen hit the ball well as they each finished 2 for 4 with a run batted in.
Monica White picked up her 3rd win of the season as she allowed just 1 earned run on 4 hits to go with 13 strikeouts in just 5 innings of work.
 
Game 2 was a carbon copy of Game 1 as the Raiders pounced early with 6 runs in the opening frame. Riv again scored in each of the 5 innings and tallied season-highs in both hits (16) and runs (13). The Raider defense was on point as well as they committed 0 errors. Junior Jess Mellen and freshman Jess Barth collected 3 hits apiece. Riv also received 2 hits each from freshman Karen Waterman (2 for 3; 2 RBI), junior Jillian Robar (2 for 3; RBI) and senior Jenna Beadle (2 for 4; RBI).   Junior Alexa Feener got the start and pitched a solid game from start to finish. She tossed a 2-hit shutout while striking out 8 Falcons to pick up her 2nd win.