Philadelphia, PA. – The Harvard softball staff (9-7-1, 2-0 Ivy) never trailed by way of two games as they started Ivy League play with two wins at Penn (0-18, 0-2 Ivy) in a Saturday doubleheader, profitable 6-0 and 9-1.
GAME 1 | Harvard 6, Pennsylvania 0
How it Happened
The Crimson took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time within the inning. After grabbing a 3-0 lead in the high half of the first they did not surrender that lead for the rest of the game, adding runs within the fourth and fifth innings on the way to a 6-0 victory.
Game Highlights
• Junior Anna Reed was dealing on Saturday, throwing a three-hit shutout to guide the Harvard Crimson previous the Pennsylvania Quakers. Reed went the space for Harvard, giving up three hits, walking two and putting out two.
• Senior Trina Hoang led the method in which offensively for the Crimson, going 3-for-3 within the ballgame with an RBI. Sophomore Savannah Fitzpatrick put together a standout efficiency on the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with a double and a walk. Junior Madi Mays additionally chipped in, going 1-for-4 for Harvard with two RBI.
• Harvard’s highest scoring inning was the primary, when it pushed three runs throughout.
• The Crimson out-hit the Quakers at a 10-3 clip.
• Junior Lauren Bobowski stole two bases in Saturday’s game.
• Harvard went 5-for-13 (.385) with runners in scoring place.
• The Crimson drew 4 walks from Pennsylvania pitching.
GAME 2 | Harvard 9, Pennsylvania 1
How it Happened
Once again, the Crimson took a 3-0 lead within the first inning and by no means surrendered the advantage on the best way to a 9-1 victory over the Pennsylvania Quakers on Saturday. The Crimson received the scoring began early, putting one run on the board in the top of the primary inning. Harvard put up a three spot, the massive hit coming by means of a run-scoring double off the bat of first-year Finley Payne.
The Crimson then lost some of their lead, increasing on their benefit in the fourth inning after the Quakers minimize it to 3-1. which brought the Crimson result in 6-1.
Harvard held Pennsylvania and not utilizing a run before increasing their result in 8-1 the following inning. The Crimson scored twice, with one run coming across on junior Kendall Jean’s single.
Harvard saved the Quakers scoreless earlier than their offense got in gear the subsequent inning. The Crimson scored as quickly as on an RBI single off the bat of senior Teagan Shaw, bringing the rating to 9-1 in favor of Harvard. The rating remained 9-1 for the the rest of the sport, as the Crimson coasted to the win.
Game Highlights
• Sophomore Katie Arrambide received the win for Harvard. The right-hander went five innings, giving up one run on three hits, allowing no walks and striking out five.
• Senior Megan Welsh led the method in which offensively for the Crimson, going 3-for-4 within the ballgame with a double and an RBI. Payne furnished a standout day at the dish as nicely, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Fitzpatrick also chipped in, going 2-for-4 for Harvard with an RBI.
• Arrambide struck out five Quakers hitters.
• Four Crimson gamers had multiple hits in the ballgame.
• The Crimson out-hit the Quakers at a 14-4 clip.
• Harvard went 9-for-20 (.450) with runners in scoring place.
Up Next
Harvard will play the third and last sport at Penn on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and look to begin their Ivy season 3-0. The recreation will stream on ESPN+.
