No. 5 Tampa Softball Takes Doubleheader to Sweep Saint Leo
TAMPA, Fla. - The No. 5 University of Tampa (10-1, 3-0 SSC) swept a Saturday doubleheader against visiting Saint Leo University (7-6, 0-3 SSC), topping the Lions by scores of 6-4 and 5-2 to sweep the opening Sunshine State Conference series.
Game One Highlights
Tampa took an early lead in the first inning and responded well each time Saint Leo tied the game. A key moment came in the fourth inning when Lauren Fantone reached on an error, allowing Kenzie Reynolds to score and give Tampa a 5-4 lead. They added an insurance run in the sixth with a Kenzie Reynolds RBI single.
Top Performers (Game 1)
- Kenzie Reynolds: 2-for-3, 2 runs, 1 RBI
- Lilly Kiester: 3-for-4
- Lauren Fantone: 1-for-4, 2 RBIs
- Mariah Galhouse: 1-for-3, 1 RBI
- Gwen McGinnis (W, 6-0): 4.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R (0 ER), 3 K
Game Two Highlights
Tampa struck early with two first-inning runs and added three more in the third behind Abby Sulte's RBI single and Mckenna Demartino's 2-RBI hit. Pitcher Mariah Galhouse controlled the game, going the distance and limiting Saint Leo to two runs.
Top Performers (Game 2)
- Abby Sulte: 2-for-2, 2 RBIs
- Mckenna Demartino: 1-for-3, 2 RBIs
- Alexa Russo: 2-for-3, 1 RBI
- Mariah Galhouse (W, 3-0): 7.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 4 K