Friday the Bulls played against the Pittsburgh Panthers and defeated them 2-1 and 1-0. Clutch performances from freshman players put the Bulls over the top with game winning hits, runs and pitches.
With the game tied at 1 in the bottom of the seventh inning, freshman pinch hitter Kati O'Brian hit a single to get on base, advancing to third on a sacrifice bunt by senior outfielder Aya Nakajima. Outfielder Kelly McCarver stepped to the plate and hit the game-winning single to score O'Brian for the win.
Freshman pitcher Capri Catalano pitched a complete game holding the Panthers to two hits and struck out seven hitters to extend her streak on the mound at 10-0.
The Bulls shutout the Panthers in game 2 with the help of senior pitcher Courtney Mosch and Catalano.
Mosch and Catalano combined to strike out 7 batters and allowing four hits.
Mosch was credited with the win and Catalano was credited with her third save of the season.
Sophomore short stop Tara Toscano scored the only run of the game for the Bulls on a single from senior outfielder Kit Dunbar and a throwing error made by the Panthers.
The Bulls will return to action Sunday in the final doubleheader of the weekend against conference rival Syracuse at noon.
-Carrie Johnson
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