VELOCITY SOFTBALL

The Velocity experienced a very chilling opening in Saugerties, NY on Saturday morning. The near freezing temperatures would cool off all facets of the game as the Velocity would lose their opener to the Fillies Fastpitch Decker 18u by a score of 13-1.

Game Highlights:

• AJ McIntyre and Addison Van Lare would provide the only hits by the Velocity offense.
• Kalli Meyer would score the only run for the Velocity in the first inning.

Inning Breakdown:

• Top of the 1st: The Velocity would use two opening walks and an RBI single by Addison Van Lare to start the scoring.
• Bottom of the 1st: Fillies Fastpitch would use three walks and four singles to plate six runs in the first inning.
• Bottom of the 2nd: Fillies Fastpitch would add three more runs on three hits and an error.
• Bottom of the 3rd: Fillies Fastpitch tallied four runs in the bottom of the frame, which ended the game via mercy rule with one out in the second. Two walks, two singles and some defensive errors by the Velocity would finish the game early.

Pitching Notes:

• Abigail Lakie was credited with the loss for the Velocity. A tough game for the right hander as she surrenders 13 runs (11 earned) and nine hits in two and a third innings of work. She walked five batters and struck out two.
• L Gwenett earned the win for the Fillies. The right hander gave up one run and two hits in three innings of work. She walked two batters and struck out five.