Hilbert Hawks announces Hawks Softball Falls Short On Opening Day

From March 05, 2023 post.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The Hilbert College Softball team opened up their season today at the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic. They played a double header today taking on Wilkes University and Delaware Valley University. 

The first game did not go Hilbert's way as they stopped the game after 5 innings with Hilbert falling by a score of 15-3. The day did not get any better for the Hawks as they would lose both games on opening day.   

Final Scores: 

Game 1: Wilkes University 15 - 

Game 2: Delaware Valley University 22 - 

Game One: 

• Bailey Budziszeski in the first inning hit a single to left field which helped to bring in Makenna Smith who was on first base after she led the Hawks off with a single. 
• The Hawks managed to hold off Wilkes offense for the first inning as they were only able to score 2 runs. The Hawks defense managed to throw out 2 runners this inning and also caught a line drive to keep them in the game. 
• The second inning was a struggle both offensively and defensively for the Hawks though as they would go 3 up and 3 down and then they would let up 3 more runs on defense. 
• Again in the third inning the Hawks were held hitless as all three batters would strikeout looking. 
• The bottom of the third inning is where Hilbert began to struggle. Wilkes managed to score 10 runs and truly put the game out of reach. The Hawks made a few switches this inning including bringing Brionna Raiser-Russell and Brenna Mulvaney in at pitcher. 
• The Hawks managed to keep Wilkes hitless in the fourth inning but they were also unable to score themselves leaving them a mountain to climb to get back into the game. 
• They did manage to score 2 runs though with Makenna Smith hitting a single and bringing in Tayler Avery. Gina Salerno was also able to bring in Kate Sanjek to score their third run of the game. 

Game Two :

• Starting off the game for the Hawks was Avery Cusack who managed to get on base and eventually work her way to third where Emma Gionta hit a single and brought her home for the first run. 
• Brittany McAndrews started the game as a pitcher for the Hawks. In the first inning Delaware Valley jumped out to a 6-1 lead following a strong inning. 
• The Hawks managed to get 2 runners in scoring positions in the second with 2 outs but they were unable to bring anyone home. The Hawks managed to keep Delaware Valley to only 2 runs to keep the game within striking distance.
• Again though the Hawks were unable to score while their opponents boasted another strong inning on offense where they would tally 7 runs. 
• The Hawks made a switch in the fourth inning where Bailey Budziszewski would take over on the mound. Delaware Valley University would yet again continue their scoring hot streak getting 7 more runs. 
• The Hawks needed an incredible inning to remain in the game but would fall short. The game would end in the fifth inning and the Hawks lost by a score of 22-1.

Up next 

The Hawks continue on with the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic tomorrow where they have another double header. They will face Lancaster Bible College at 3 PM and then Clarks Summit University at 5 PM.

Original source can be found here.