GAME 1 | Oakland 10, Green Bay 2
ROCHESTER, Mich. --Freshman Randi McKay went 2-for-3 with a double for the Green Bay Phoenix in a 10-2 loss to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in game one on Saturday.
Freshman Gabby Paliska (1-5) started and took the loss in the circle for Green Bay (14-11, 9-8).
McKay led the way offensively for the Phoenix, going 2-for-3 in the ballgame with a double. Freshman Samantha Saloun put together a standout performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-3. Freshman Bailey Schultz also helped out, going 1-for-3 for Green Bay with an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Phoenix were trailing 4-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Schultz's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run inning for Green Bay. The Phoenix were unable to get any closer, as Oakland added six runs to their tally on the way to a 10-2 final.
GAME NOTES
» Green Bay's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed two runs across.
» Green Bay pitchers faced 30 Oakland hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out three.
» McKay led the Phoenix at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
» Oakland was led offensively by sophomore Jen Krizka, who went 2-for-2 with two home runs and six RBIs.
» Sophomore Sydney Campbell led the Golden Grizzlies pitching staff, throwing five innings of two-run ball.
GAME 2 | Oakland 4, Green Bay 2
Freshman Abby Freismuth (1-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Green Bay (14-12, 9-9). The right-hander went six innings, giving up four runs, two earned, on seven hits, allowing three walks and striking out one.
Justman led the way offensively for the Phoenix, collecting two walks and an RBI. Freshman Hailey Heckenlaible provided a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Phoenix got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. Green Bay managed to push across two runs in the inning. The Phoenix were unable to hold the lead, as Oakland scored four times over the remaining six innings to grab the 4-2 win.
GAME NOTES
» Green Bay's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Green Bay pitchers limited Oakland to just 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
» Green Bay pitchers faced 29 Oakland hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and six fly balls while striking out one.
» Justman led the Phoenix at the plate, going 0-for-1 with an RBI.
» Oakland was led offensively by junior Lauren Griffith, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs.
» Senior Chelsea Wiggins led the Golden Grizzlies pitching staff, throwing seven innings of two-run ball.
