
Softball Drops Wet and Rainy Doubleheader at UAlbany
4/10/2022 2:32:00 PM | Softball
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The University of Maine softball team was defeated by the University at Albany Great Danes, 5-0, in game number one of the weekend, while also dropping game number two, 8-5, on Saturday and Sunday afternoon at Sortino Field.
Game 1 - Maine: 1 Albany: 5
After Kya Enos walked and stole second, Gabby Papushka ripped a single to right field that allowed the senior to score from second. Albany answered immediately in the bottom of the first inning. After the first inning, the game was tied 1-1.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Albany scored three runs. Caitlyn Fallon was called upon to limit the damage in the frame. After four complete, Maine trailed 4-1.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Great Danes added one more. It was the final run of the game as Maine fell in the opener, 5-1.
Notes:
After a runner reached on a bunt, the Great Danes manufactured the first run of the game. After one complete inning, Maine was down 1-0. At the end of two, the deficit was two runs, 2-0.
In the top of the third inning, Maine took a one run lead. With Katie Jo Moery and Keely Clark on base, Gabby Papushka launched a three-run home run. Albany pushed across one run in their half of the third. After three innings in game number two, the score was tied 3-3.
The Black Bears took a two run lead in the top of the fifth inning after Kelby Drews executed a perfect sacrifice bunt, which was followed by a Jasmine Gray double. After the fifth inning, Maine led 5-3.
Albany scored five in the bottom of the sixth inning with a bases loaded walk and a grand slam. They were the final runs of the game as the Black Bears fell, 8-5.
Notes:
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Game 1 - Maine: 1 Albany: 5
After Kya Enos walked and stole second, Gabby Papushka ripped a single to right field that allowed the senior to score from second. Albany answered immediately in the bottom of the first inning. After the first inning, the game was tied 1-1.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Albany scored three runs. Caitlyn Fallon was called upon to limit the damage in the frame. After four complete, Maine trailed 4-1.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Great Danes added one more. It was the final run of the game as Maine fell in the opener, 5-1.
Notes:
- Emily Reid (2-7) and Caitlin Fallon both appeared in the first game of the rainy day. They allowed five earned and struck out four as a unit.
- Gabby Papushka, Kelby Drews, Jasmine Gray, and Izzy Nieblas recorded the four hits.
After a runner reached on a bunt, the Great Danes manufactured the first run of the game. After one complete inning, Maine was down 1-0. At the end of two, the deficit was two runs, 2-0.
In the top of the third inning, Maine took a one run lead. With Katie Jo Moery and Keely Clark on base, Gabby Papushka launched a three-run home run. Albany pushed across one run in their half of the third. After three innings in game number two, the score was tied 3-3.
The Black Bears took a two run lead in the top of the fifth inning after Kelby Drews executed a perfect sacrifice bunt, which was followed by a Jasmine Gray double. After the fifth inning, Maine led 5-3.
Albany scored five in the bottom of the sixth inning with a bases loaded walk and a grand slam. They were the final runs of the game as the Black Bears fell, 8-5.
Notes:
- Emily Reid, Alexandra Gruitch, and Gabbie Siciliano all appeared in the final game at Albany. The trio only allowed three earned runs, while striking out three.
- Gabby Papushka launched a three-run home run. Kelby Drews and Jasmine Gray recorded the other two RBI.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Wendi Hammond (6-6)
L: Reid, Emily (2-7)

Batting:
RBI: Papushka, Gabby 1
SH: Neely, Brianna 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Enos, Kya 1
SB: Enos, Kya 1

Batting:
2B: Maranda Jimenez 1
HR: Maranda Jimenez 1
RBI: Morgan Petty 1 ; Maranda Jimenez 2 ; Sierra Fretz 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Caitlyn Mitros 1 ; Katie Falotico 1 ; Emma Adams 1 ; Maranda Jimenez 2
SB: Caitlyn Mitros 2
HBP: Katie Falotico 1
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