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ERIE, Pa. \u2013 The Gannon softball team split a PSAC West doubleheader against California (Pa.) on Friday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium.<\/p>\n
With the split, the Golden Knights moved to 11-13 overall and 6-6 in PSAC West play.<\/p>\n
California (Pa.) took the opener 8-3 before Gannon responded with a 4-2 win in game two.
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THE GAME FACTS \u2013 GAME ONE<\/p>\n
\tFinal Score: California (Pa.) 8, Gannon 3
\n\tRecords: Gannon (10-13, 5-6 PSAC West), California (Pa.) (10-17, 5-4 PSAC West)
\n\tLocation: McConnell Family Stadium \u2013 Erie, Pa.<\/p>\n
Gannon broke through in the fourth inning, scoring three runs to take a 3-2 lead. Emily Spears<\/a> (Pittsburgh, Pa.\/Shaler Area) singled and moved into scoring position, while Sadie Carroll<\/a> (North Canton, Ohio\/North Canton Hoover) and Jenna Clontz<\/a> (Kittanning, Pa.\/Armstrong) helped set the table. Kloie Troutman<\/a> (Lorain, Ohio\/Elyria) delivered the big swing with a two-RBI double to give the Golden Knights the advantage.<\/p>\n California (Pa.) answered with a five-run fifth inning to swing momentum and added two more runs in the seventh.<\/p>\n Emma Smerick<\/a> (Ford City, Pa.\/Armstrong) doubled, Spears recorded two hits, and Troutman drove in two runs to lead the offense. \tFourth-Inning Surge:\u00a0Gannon scored three runs in the fourth to take its only lead of the game. \u00a0 \tFinal Score: Gannon 4, California (Pa.) 2 Gannon opened the scoring in the third inning, as Emma Smerick<\/a> (Ford City, Pa.\/Armstrong) reached, stole second, and eventually scored on a sacrifice fly from Jenna Clontz<\/a> (Kittanning, Pa.\/Armstrong).<\/p>\n The Golden Knights added three more runs in the fifth inning. Ashley Fox<\/a> (Cowansville, Pa.\/Karns City) sparked the rally, followed by hits from Smerick and Clontz. Clontz delivered an RBI single, and Sadie Carroll<\/a> (North Canton, Ohio\/North Canton Hoover) added an RBI double to extend the lead.<\/p>\n Makenzie Wade<\/a> (Bethel Park, Pa.\/Bethel Park) earned the win in the circle, firing four strikeouts across 5.1 innings. Miranda Biles<\/a> (Hartstown, Pa.\/Jamestown Area) came on in relief and added two strikeouts to help secure the win. \tSmerick Makes History:\u00a0Emma Smerick<\/a> (Ford City, Pa.\/Armstrong) recorded her 72nd career stolen base, tying the program record set by\u00a0Laura Kitchen (1999\u201302). UP NEXT
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THE KNIGHT CAP \u2013 GAME ONE<\/p>\n
\n\tTroutman Produces:\u00a0Kloie Troutman<\/a> (Lorain, Ohio\/Elyria) recorded two RBIs with a key double.
\n\tSpears Sets the Tone:\u00a0Emily Spears<\/a> (Pittsburgh, Pa.\/Shaler Area) finished with two hits and a run scored.
\n\tMiddle-Inning Swing:\u00a0California (Pa.) used a five-run fifth inning to take control.<\/p>\n
\nTHE GAME FACTS \u2013 GAME TWO<\/p>\n
\n\tRecords: Gannon (11-13, 6-6 PSAC West), California (Pa.) (10-18, 5-5\u00a0PSAC West)<\/p>\n
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THE KNIGHT CAP \u2013 GAME TWO<\/p>\n
\n\tFifth-Inning Separation:\u00a0Gannon used a three-run fifth inning to take control.
\n\tWade Strong in the Circle:\u00a0Makenzie Wade<\/a> (Bethel Park, Pa.\/Bethel Park) struck out four across 5.1 innings to earn the win.
\n\tBiles in Relief:\u00a0Miranda Biles<\/a> (Hartstown, Pa.\/Jamestown Area) added two strikeouts in relief to close it out.
\n\tClontz & Carroll Deliver:\u00a0Jenna Clontz<\/a> (Kittanning, Pa.\/Armstrong) and Sadie Carroll<\/a> (North Canton, Ohio\/North Canton Hoover) each drove in key runs during the fifth-inning rally.<\/p>\n
\nGannon will host Point Park on Wednesday, April 8, with first pitch of the doubleheader set for 3:00 p.m. inside McConnell Family Stadium.
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