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Eventually, Stony Brook Softball’s experienced roster will regain its consistency. But in the meantime, they have been following no-hitters and tournament sweeps with questionable losses like their 10-6 extra innings defeat at the Fordham Rams on March 30.
The Seawolves (13-6, 2-0 AE) were held hitless after erasing a four-run deficit in the fourth inning. Senior Dawn Bodrug struck out ten batters in relief of junior Shelbi Denman, but tired in the bottom of the ninth once her pitch count topped out at 136. Outfielder Brianna Pinto took advantage, launching a walk-off grand slam on the first pitch of her at-bat.
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Jourdin Hering runs to first base after hitting the ball during the Stony Brook softball team’s game against UMass Lowell on April 28, 2019. The graduate center fielder had two of the Seawolves’ three hits against James Madison over the weekend.
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Playing four games in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the Stony Brook softball team was swept in a doubleheader by the James Madison Dukes on Friday, March 12 before sweeping the Rhode Island Rams on Saturday, March 13. By going .500 on the weekend, the Seawolves’ record moved to 7-3.
Despite solid pitching performances in all four games, including a 16-strikeout outing by senior Dawn Bodrug, the Seawolves lived and died with their bats. They scored two runs total against James Madison compared to 18 against Rhode Island.
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