Newton, MA - The Lasell Lasers Softball team split a Saturday doubleheader with the Elms Blazers, falling in game one 3-0 and winning game two 9-1. The Lasers are now 21-9 on the season, and 5-1 in GNAC play, while the Blazers are 2-18 and 1-7.
Game One
It was a pitcher's duel early with neither team scoring in the first four innings. After the Blazers loaded the bases with a pair of singles and a walk in the fifth, they scored two runs on a two out error by the Lasers. They added an insurance run in the seventh to take the game 3-0.
The Lasers had six hits, with Emily Mestas recording three of them. Abigail Fortin started on the mound, and pitched 4.1 innings, allowing seven hits and two unearned runs. She was relieved by Eryn Sheeley, who pitched 2.2 innings, and allowed a run on a hit, while striking out five.
Game Two
The Lasers tallied 12 hits, led by Katie Hopkins' three. Ally Kirck, Brianna Gendreau, Mackenzie Still, and Matara Tamzarian each had two. Meghan Theall had the other Lasell hit. Meghan Theall pitched all six innings for the Lasers, picking up her fourth win of the season while allowing seven hits and one lone earned run.
Up Next - The Lasers will head out to Connecticut to take on Albertus Magnus on Sunday, with the doubleheader starting at 12pm.