Lynn Softball Drops Series-Opener to Barry

March 5, 2019

Softball

Barry 7, Lynn 1

Contact: Chad M. Beattie (561) 237-7341, [email protected]

Lynn Softball Drops Series-Opener to Barry

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Lynn University’s softball team dropped its series-opener to Barry 7-1 on Tuesday afternoon.  The Fighting Knights look for their first Sunshine State Conference win as they host the Buccaneers for a doubleheader on Wednesday.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Score: Barry 7, Lynn 1

Records: Lynn (9-15, 0-4 SSC), Barry (9-16, 4-3 SSC)

Location: Lynn Softball Field | Boca Raton, Fla.

Series history: Lynn trails 51-19 (won two of three in 2018)

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STATS OF THE GAME:

·         The two teams were knotted at 1-1 in the top of the seventh but allowed a pair of runs with two outs before an error opened up the inning for the Buccaneers to the tune of six total runs.

·         Allyson Jameston (3-8) earned the nod in the circle and fanned five batters 6.2 innings, allowing eight hits and seven runs, three earned.

·         Sophia Devesa went 2-for-2 at the plate.

·         Natalie Costero drove in the Blue and White’s lone run and was 1-for-3.

·         Shayle Arenson also reached base twice, going 1-for-2 with a walks.

·         Olivia Saviskas stuck out her only batter looking.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

·         Jameston struck out at least five batters for the fourth start this year and the first time since her 15 K performance on Feb. 23.

·         Jameston has doubled her strikeout total from 2018.

·         Costero’s RBI tied her for the team lead with Arenson (eight).

·         Arenson notched her 10th run of the season and she is one of three on the team in double-digit runs scored: Kayla Sheffield (10) and Mia Veliz (13).

UP NEXT:

Lynn closes out its three-game series against Barry with a noon doubleheader on Wednesday, March 6.  Fans can watch the game live on the Lynn Sports Network.

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Chad Beattie

Assistant Athletics Director for Communications and Digital Strategy

Lynn University

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