BALTIMORE -- The University of Maine softball team dropped the final game of the weekend, 4-0, to the University of Maryland, Baltimore Country Retrievers on Sunday afternoon.
 
UMBC scored the first run of the game in the bottom of third inning. Courtney Coopersmith grounded into a fielder's choice that allowed Maddie Daigneau to score from third base. Emily Reid limited the scoring to one run as the Retrievers held a 1-0 lead after three complete.
 
Julia Keffler extended her squads lead in the bottom of the fifth with an RBI double. Coopersmith continued her hot day at the plate when she drove in two runs with a single up the middle. After the fifth inning, UMBC had a 4-0 advantage. It was all the Retrievers would need as Maine was held scoreless.
 
Notes:

• Lilly Volk started game number three of the weekend for the Black Bears. The sophomore went two innings, struck out one, and allowed only one hit. Emily Reid came in to relieve Volk and went two scoreless innings. Gabbie Siciliano was unable to get an out and allowed three earned runs. Kyleigh O'Donnell went the final two innings, struck out two, and did not allow a run.
• Keely Clark recorded Maine's hit with a double in the seventh inning. Grace McGouldrick and Maddie Decker each walked in the final game of the series

Next: The Black Bears host their home opener next Saturday, April 13th against Hartford. First pitch of the weekend is scheduled for noon.
 
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