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Piper Kinney
8
Winner Simmons SIMMONS 13-18
2
New England Col. NEW ENGL 10-19
Winner
Simmons SIMMONS
13-18
8
Final
2
New England Col. NEW ENGL
10-19
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Simmons SIMMONS 1 0 0 3 3 1 0 8 12 1
New England Col. NEW ENGL 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 2 0

W: Kinney, Piper (9-9) L: O. Olson (6-5)

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Simmons SIMMONS 13-19
8
Winner New England Col. NEW ENGL 11-19
Simmons SIMMONS
13-19
6
Final
8
New England Col. NEW ENGL
11-19
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Simmons SIMMONS 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 6 10 0
New England Col. NEW ENGL 0 0 4 3 1 0 X 8 11 1

W: A. Magro (5-5) L: Hyde, Ally (3-5) S: O. Olson (1)

Game Recap: Softball |

Kinney Registers 400th Career Strikeout as Softball Splits with New England

HENNIKER, N.H. – Junior right-hander Piper Kinney collected her 400th career strikeout as Simmons softball (13-19) spit Saturday afternoon's Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) doubleheader against New England College (11-19).
 
GAME 1: SIMMONS 8, NEW ENGLAND 2
Kinney delivered a standout performance, pitching a complete game and allowing just two runs on two hits. She also contributed offensively with a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning.

Offensively, the Sharks were led by junior outfielder Teagan Buckley, who went 2-for-3 with five RBIs, including a three-run homer in the fourth inning. Junior shortstop Emily Deleault added three hits and scored twice, while senior centerfielder Raya Anderson contributed two hits and two runs.

The Sharks took an early lead in the first inning and extended it with a three-run fourth inning, highlighted by Buckley's home run. They added three more runs in the fifth and another in the sixth to seal the victory.

GAME 2: NEW ENGLAND 8, SIMMONS 6
The Sharks started game two strong, scoring two runs in the first inning. Junior shortstop Emily Deleault played a pivotal role, delivering an RBI double in the second inning and a sacrifice fly in the fourth, contributing to the team's early advantage.
 
Junior Emma Soule added an RBI single in the fifth, narrowing the gap to 8–6. However, the Sharks couldn't capitalize further, leaving runners stranded in the final innings.

Junior right-hander Ally Hyde took the loss, pitching 3.2 innings and allowing seven runs on eight hits. Junior right-hander Piper Kinney provided 2.1 innings of scoreless relief, keeping the game within reach.

SIMMONS HIGHLIGHTS
  • Junior right-hander Piper Kinney recorded her 400th strikeout as she earned her ninth win on the season in game, tossing a complete game seven innings, while striking out eight Pilgrims.
  • Junior Emily Deleault went 5-for-8 with two doubles and three runs scored on the afternoon.
  • Senior Raya Anderson went 3-for-4 with two walks and two runs scored.
  • Junior Teagan Buckley drove in a single-game high five RBI in game one's victory, going 2-for-3 with a homerun.
 
UP NEXT
Simmons returns to the diamond on Wednesday, April 23 when they host Norwich University. First pitch at 5 p.m.
 
 
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