May 5, 2007

Elms Advances to NAC Softball Finals

Newton, MA - In dramatic fashion, the Blazers held on to a one run lead in the seventh inning to defeat the University of Maine Farmington 7-6 in the NAC Semi-finals.  Elms advances to the championship round on Sunday, while Farmington will face Lasell College at 3:30 Saturday afternoon in the knock-out round.

Farmington junior pitcher Megan Carman (Unity, ME) pitched two innings, allowing nine hits, five runs and walking one batter.  Sophomore Liz Bergeron (Milford, ME) pitched the last five innings, allowing five hits, two runs and striking out eight.  Junior Megan Goodrow (Oakland, ME) went 3 for 4 with three RBI and a double while sophomore Sarah Defilipp (Brewer, ME) went 2 for 3 at the plate with a run scored.  Farmington finished their season 15-9 overall.

Elms saw offensive production from several players including rookie Ally Graffum (Ipswich, MA) who had two RBI?s, and going 2 for 4 on the day.  Junior Karyn Palomba (Enfield, CT) also had two hits along with two runs scored in four appearances at the plate.  Elms junior pitcher Tammie Tremblay (Springfield, MA) pitched seven innings allowing 12 hits three earned runs and registered three strike-outs.

Elms improves to 17-11 overall and will advance to the NAC Championship game Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Lasers Advance to NAC Championship, Defeating Farmington 3-1

Newton, MA - Rookie pitcher Nicole Slader (N. Smithfield, RI) allowed just one run and three hits in seven innings for Lasell College to help advance them to the NAC Championship against Elms College Sunday afternoon on Taylor field at 11:00 a.m.  Sophomore short stop Heather Rose (West Roxbury, MA) had a very busy afternoon with four put-outs and eight assists along with two hits and a run scored.  Lasell senior Jayme Rautenberg (Waltham, MA) went 2 for 3 with a double and senior Shawna Kelly (Windham, CT) went 2 for 2 with two RBI in the clutch.

For Maine Farmington, sophomore pitcher Sarah Defilipp (Brewer, ME) pitched six innings, allowing seven hits and striking out six.  Sophomore Lauren Overlook (Belfast, ME), junior Kelly McDonough (Windham, ME) and junior Breanna Connors (Madison, ME) each had a hit for the Beavers.  Farmington ends their season at 15-9 overall.

The Lasers advance to the NAC Championship to face Elms College at 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning.  The Lasers must win two games Sunday to capture the championship.

Elms Takes Game From Lasell 3-0

Newton, MA - Elms College advanced to Saturday's semi-final game after blanking the Lasers Friday afternoon.  Elms scored a run in the first after Lasell's pitcher Nicole Slader (North Smithfield, RI) walked freshman lead-off batter Kim Lastowski (Turners Falls, MA) who eventually scored.  Lasell threatened to score a few times, but were unable to knock anyone home.  For Elms, junior pitcher Tammie Tremblay (Springfield, MA) pitched seven scoreless innings, allowed five hits and struck out two.  For Lasell, Slader pitcher seven innings allowing eight hits and striking out three.  Lastowski went 2 for 3 on the afternoon with one runs scored, sophomore Kerrie Bowden (Chicopee, MA) went 2 for 4 and junior Karyn Palomba (Enfield, CT) knocked in two RBI going 1 for 3 on the afternoon.

Elms improves to 16-11 overall and they will face Maine-Farmington Saturday at 1:00 p.m.  The Lasers drop to 25-13 and will face an elimination game at 4:00 against Husson College.

Maine Farmington Defeats Husson 6-3 to Advance

Newton, MA - Farmington's sophomore pitcher Sarah Defilipp (Brewer, ME) pitched seven innings, allowing six hits and striking out eight as the Beavers advance to play on Saturday in the double elimination NAC Championship.  Farmington sophomore Lauren Overlook (Belfast, ME) led the offense, going 3 for 4 with three runs, a home run and one RBI and junior Kelly McDonough (Windham, ME) added two hits and an RBI.

For Husson, junior Shawna Bell (Corinth, ME) went 2 for 3 with a run scored and senior pitcher Alicia LaGrange (Belgrade, ME) pitched seven innings, striking out two and allowing 11 hits.

Maine Farmington improves to 15-7 overall and they will face Elms College Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

Laser Win in Extra Innings 6-5 Over Husson and Advance to Saturday

Newton, MA ? Sophomore Tiffany Perla (Westminster, MA) knocked in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to help propel the Lasers over the Husson Hawks.  Perla went 4 for 5 on the afternoon with three RBI?s a double and a run scored.  Sophomore Heather Rose also had a busy afternoon, knocking a two run triple in the fifth inning to get a rally started for Lasell, who was trailing 0-5.  Three more runs were scored in the fifth to tie the game at 5-5 and send it into extra innings.  Rookie pitcher Jackie Losseff (Toms River, NJ) win her 12th game, pitching all eight innings, allowing six hits and five strike-outs.

For Husson, pitcher Alicia LaGrange (Belgrade, ME) pitched 6 and two-thirds innings, striking out three and allowing six hits and only one walk.  Rookie Cassie Berry (Darmiscotta, ME) went 2 for 4 with a home run and an RBI while junior Jane Pruett (Manchester, ME) went 2 for 2 with a run scored.

Husson finishes their season 14-21 overall, while Lasell improves to 26-13 and advances to Saturday?s semi-final at 3:00.