Temple University Athletics
SAINT JOSEPH'S TOPS TEMPLE, 2-1, IN A-10 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
5.13.04 | Softball
Temple jumped on the board first with hits in the second inning by senior Alexis Gary and Lauren Evans. On the first pitch of her first at-bat, Gary dropped a fly ball into right centerfield for a single. Junior Laura Gutscher followed with a sacrifice bunt to advance Gary to second. A single to left center by Evans moved Gary to third. Junior Aida Esquer reached first on an error by third baseman Rachel Pawlikowski, sending Gary across the plate for the Owls' first and only run of the game.
Although the slew of second-inning hits portrayed a promising outcome for the Owls, their error-laden defense handed the game to the Hawks. Saint Joseph's scored both its runs in the sixth inning. With one out and runners on first and third, A-10 Pitcher of the Year Kim Watkins entered the game in relief of starter Richelle Villescas. Following a fly ball out, a wild pitch by Watkins initiated the Hawks' scoring. Poised to score from third, Saint Joseph's Lindsey McNamara crossed the plate on the wild pitch. Alicia Cunic, advanced to third on the play and scored on an a Gary throwing error.
Villescas (14-12) shouldered the loss for the Owls following five and one-third innings on the mound. Hawks pitcher Dana Travis picked up the win.
