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Chandler, Arizona - Arizona Western College Lady Matador softball team (28-15-1) split with Chandler Gilbert Community College (18-27) by the scores of 4-5 and 3-2 in the doubleheader.

Winning Pitcher: Melissa Gruler (8-10) (7 IP, 11 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K)

Losing Pitcher: Alexa Rodriguez (6-7) (2/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K)

AWC: Alex Lupton:  3-4, 2-run HR, R, 3 RBI; Priscilla FaGaines: 2-4, 2B, solo HR, R, RBI

CGCC: Abby Wilson: 2-3, 2B, 3 RBI; Dana Johnson: 2-4, 3B, 3 R 

 

Winning Pitcher: Lindsay Hrycuik (9-1) (8 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K)

Losing Pitcher: Brittany Giannonatti (3-6) (1 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K)

Top Hitters:    

AWC: Morgan Evans:  2-3; Courtney Reed: 1-2, RBI

CGCC: Jenna Mailou: 3-4, 2B, R, RBI; Michelle Pulsipher: 2-4, R

 

AWC head coach Angel Shamblin stated,  “We needed a sweep, but coming away with a split in a doubleheader where plenty of things did not go our way is something we’ll accept. However, it puts us in a tough spot in relation to the playoff picture.”

 

Records:

AWC: 28-15-1

CGCC: 18-27