No. 3 Tampa Softball Completes Series Sweep of Lynn
BOCA RATON, Fla. - The No. 3 University of Tampa softball team continued its undefeated start to Sunshine State Conference play, sweeping Lynn in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon in Boca Raton.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Location: Lynn Softball Field | Boca Raton, Fla.
Final Score (Game One): No. 3 Tampa 6 | Lynn 1
Final Score (Game Two): No. 3 Tampa 5 | Lynn 4
History: Tampa has now won 21 straight games over the Fighting Knights, and leads the all-time series 70-19.
Records: Tampa (13-1, 6-0 SSC), Lynn (6-7, 0-3 SSC)
Game One Highlights
Tampa started strong with a three-run homer in the first inning by Mariah Galhouse, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Lilly Kiester had a stellar game, going 4-for-4 with four runs scored. Galhouse continued her standout play with an RBI double in the third and a walk in the fifth, finishing the game with three hits and four RBI.
Pitcher Kate DeSimone delivered an outstanding complete game, allowing just four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out eight without issuing a walk.
Top Performers (Game 1)
- Kinnah Kreidler: 1-for-4, RBI
- Alexa Russo: 1-for-4, RBI
- Abby Sulte: 1-for-3
Game Two Highlights
This matchup was a much closer contest, with Tampa rallying late to secure the win. Abby Sulte was the offensive star, delivering a two-run homer in the second inning to cut into Lynn's early 3-0 lead. Tampa trailed 4-3 entering the final inning but came through in the clutch. In the top of the seventh, Kinnah Kreidler delivered a game-tying RBI single, as Mariah Galhouse followed with the game-winning RBI single. Mariah Galhouse (8-0) started in the circle, allowing three unearned runs over 3.1 innings, while Gwen McGinnis closed it out with 3.2 innings of one-run ball and five strikeouts.
Top Performers (Game 2)
- Lauren Fantone: 2-for-4, 1 run
- Alexa Russo: 1-for-4
- Kelsey Winters: Sacrifice fly RBI