ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine softball team was defeated by the University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1-0, in game number one, while also dropping game number two, 3-1, on Saturday morning at Kessock Field.
Maine: 0 UMBC: 1
In the top of the third inning, UMBC launched a lead-off home run. Emily Reid worked out of a jam to keep it a one run game. After the third inning, Maine trailed 1-0.
 
It was the only run of game number one, as the Black Bears fell 1-0.
 
Notes:

• Emily Reid (2-9) and Alexandra Gruitch combined to go 7.0 innings, allowed only one run, and struck out one.
• Izzy Nieblas and Keely Clark recorded the hits.

 
Maine: 1 UMBC: 3
In the top of the first inning, UMBC launched a solo shot. After one inning, the Terriers held a 1-0 lead.
 
Maine scored the first run of the day in the bottom of the fourth inning. Kelby Drews scored Grace McGouldrickfrom second after the UMBC third baseman committed an error. After four complete innings, the game was tied, 1-1.
 
In the top of the ninth inning, UMBC scored two runs on an error and wild pitch. They were the final runs of the game as Maine fell, 3-1.
 
Notes:

• Caitlin Fallon (2-2) went 9.0 innings for the Black Bears. The junior allowed only one earned and struck out five.
• Grace McGouldrick (two), Izzy Nieblas, and Mariah Pearson all recorded a hit.

 
Next: The squads will finish the America East series tomorrow, Sunday, April 17. First pitch is scheduled for 11:00 am.
 
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