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Marian University Ancilla Chargers

Chargers Battle Rain, Jackson Jets

Courtesy of Suzanne Ambrozy
Courtesy of Suzanne Ambrozy

As the season winds down for the Marian University Ancilla softball team, they spent Thursday afternoon hosting the Jackson Jets. While the Chargers made several nice plays, they still fell twice, 9-1 and 15-2. Below is a look at some highlights from yesterday's action.

Game-1 (L 9-1): The first game of the day saw the Jets jump out to an 8-0 lead, however, after they batted in the top of the 3rd inning, there was an hour delay due to lightning that turned into a brief storm shower. Once the game resumed, the Chargers seemed energized.

Freshman Abigail Heaston hit the first pitch she saw into right center field, reaching second base for a double. One out later, Freshman Samantha Hoffman singled to left field, scoring Heaston, and cutting the lead to 8-1. The Chargers put the ball into play two more times, but each turned into a fielder's choice out.

Hoffman pitched all 5.0 innings for the Chargers, and she continues to lead the team in most statistical pitching categories.

Game-2 (L 15-2): In the second game of the double-header, the Jets posted 5 runs in each of the first two innings to take a 10-0 lead. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, Freshman Samantha Perry led off with a single. With two outs, Abigail Heaston singled, then Freshman Abby Witt singled, scoring both base-runners, and it was 10-2.

The Jets found some power in Game-2, as Ashley Sturgill hit two home runs and teammate Addison Bobbio hit one. Freshman Justice Billingsley (0-8) pitched all 5.0 innings for the Chargers, and she struck out two batters along the way.

The Charger softball team concludes their season tomorrow, Saturday (5/4), as they host Lake Michigan College. The start times for those games are set for 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. ET. Please come out and support the Chargers!!