Friday games
Hometown MD pitching leads

Shelby Taylor

► DREXEL: The Drexel Dragons built a big lead late and holding on for a 6-5 victory over Presbyterian. 

Sophomore Shelby Taylor, Easton, Md, earned a save when she entered the game in the seventh with the bases loaded and one out. 

Jenn Reading

Shelby induced a fielder's choice ground ball to shortstop that gunned down the runner trying to score, and got another fielder's choice grounder to third to preserve the victory. 

Junior first base Jenn Reading, Stevensville, Md, was 2-for-3 on the day with a walk and two runs scored.

 

Megan Hyson

► GEORGETOWN: The Georgetown University Hoyas dropped two games against Utah and Florida Gulf Coast. The Hoyas looked poised to emerge from a five-game losing streak on both ends against the Utes. 

In the circle, freshman Megan Hyson, Pasadena, Md, pitched six innings with seven strikeouts. She also went 2-for-4 at the plate.

Jordan Waterloo

► EASTERN SHORE: The UMES Hawks were swept in its home opener by the Goldey-Beacom College Lightning, led by senior first base Jordan Waterloo, Waldorf, Md, who slugged 4-for-8 with 5 RBI and 2 runs scored on the day. 

Roni Peters

 Lightning pitcher Roni Peters, Leonardtown, Md, picked up a win, tossing four innings with four Ks. 

In game two, down 6-0, Hawks sophomore Cherokee Williams, Upper Marlboro, Md, sparked a rally with a single and stolen base. Later, Hawk junior Kristen Lee, Bowie, Md, tripled and scored.

Rachel Johnson

► SALISBURY: Senior Erika Brittingham pitched a no-hitter for the No. 9 Salisbury University Sea Gulls against Susquehanna. She sat down 10 with strike outs and walked one.

The day started, however, with another Sea Gull victory over Washington & Jefferson College. freshman Rachel Johnson, Preston, Md, earned the win with 6 strikeouts of 10 batters faved over 3 innings of relief work.

Michelle Gravdahl

Junior catcher Michelle Gravdahl, Ellicott City, Md, pelted 3-for-5, with a walk, an RBI, and 2 runs scored.