BOSTON, Mass. – The Rivier softball team split a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) doubleheader against Emmanuel on Sunday afternoon at Clemente Field, dropping an 8-4 decision in the opener before earning a 10-8 extra-innings victory in game two.
With the split, the Raiders moved to 10-14 (7-3 GNAC) on the season, while the Saints shifted to 9-21 (8-4 GNAC)
Emmanuel 8, Rivier 4
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Emmanuel jumped out to an early lead, scoring in each of the first three innings to take a 5-0 advantage.
- The Saints added a run in the fifth and two more in the sixth to extend their lead to 8-0.
- Rivier responded in the fifth inning, plating four runs highlighted by an RBI single from senior Kylee Caetano and a two-RBI single from senior Olivia Couto.
- The Raiders were unable to complete the comeback as Emmanuel held on for the game one victory.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Couto led the offense with two hits and two RBI.
- Caetano added an RBI and scored a run.
- Rivier recorded five hits in the contest.
Rivier 10, Emmanuel 8 (8 inn.)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Rivier opened the scoring in the first inning on a sacrifice fly from Caetano.
- Emmanuel answered with six runs across the first two innings to take an early 6-1 lead.
- The Raiders chipped away in the third, highlighted by an RBI double from Caetano and a run scoring on an error.
- Rivier took the lead in the sixth inning, scoring three runs behind RBI hits from junior Hayleigh Silva and first-year Emma Politz to make it 8-6.
- The Saints responded with two runs in the bottom half of the inning to tie the game at 8-8 and force extras.
- In the eighth inning, senior Hayley Rapaglia delivered the game-winning blow with a two-run home run to center field.
- Junior Hailey Berube closed out the game in relief to secure the victory.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Rapaglia led the Raiders with four RBI, including the game-winning home run.
- Caetano and Politz each recorded two hits and two RBI.
- Rivier totaled 10 hits in the win.
UP NEXT
Rivier returns home for a three game home stand at Raider Diamond. The Raiders are set to play Colby-Sawyer Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. for their Raider Game.