VELOCITY SOFTBALL

On Saturday, Velocity 18U Showcase faced off against Tompkins Cortland Community College in a thrilling offensive battle, ultimately emerging victorious with a score of 21-13. Both teams showcased their hitting prowess, but Velocity 18U Showcase’s explosive performance secured the win.

Game Highlights:

• Lily Heim led the charge with three singles in five at-bats. She stole home in the first inning, and her consistent hitting helped set the tone for the game.
• Abigail Lakie and Analia Baker were instrumental in expanding the lead. Lakie’s single and Baker’s ground out and walk contributed to the team's early success.

Inning Breakdown:

• Top of the 1st: Lily Heim stole home and Rowan Hennessey singled, each scoring a run.
• Top of the 2nd: Jackson’s single scored three runs, and Analia Baker's ground out added another.
• Top of the 3rd: Abigail Lakie's single, Lily Heim's ground out, and Jackson’s walk extended the lead further.
• Bottom of the 5th: Tompkins Cortland Community College rallied with five runs on four hits, including key contributions from S Browne, M Lord, A Medovich, and K Grover.
• Top of the 7th Velocity 18U Showcase sealed the victory with six runs on three hits, highlighted by an error, a walk by Analia Baker, a passed ball, and a clutch single from Leah Terwilliger.

Pitching Notes:

• Abigail Lakie earned the win, pitching 3.1 innings with four hits and five runs (three earned), striking out two.
• Analia Baker provided 3.2 innings of relief, allowing 10 hits and eight runs (seven earned), with three strikeouts.
• H Brenchley took the loss for Tompkins Cortland Community College, giving up 10 runs on eight hits over 2.2 innings.