VELOCITY SOFTBALL

The Velocity ended their Saugerties tournament with a semifinal loss to the Fillies Fastpitch Decker 18u squad. The Fillies took a 2-1 first inning lead and managed to hold onto the lead in a pitchers duel.

Game Highlights:

• The Velocity out hit the Fillies five hits to four. They also drew four walks to the Fillies two. Velocity had opportunities as they left eight runners on base in the contest. Fillies left two on base.
• The five Velocity hits was done by five different batters. Isabel Koagel would drive in the only Velocity run with a triple.

Inning Breakdown:

• Top of the 1st: A leadoff walk by Kalli Meyer and a triple by Isabel Koagel would account for the Velocity's only run.
• Bottom of the 1st Fillies would take the lead with a two run inning. A leadoff walk and three hits would score the two runs in the inning. RBI singles by T Decker and A Terpening gave the Fillies the lead.
• Bottom of the 2nd: E Thyrre would use some creative base running after a walk to score the third Fillies run.
• Top of the 4th: Velocity would leave two runners in scoring position after singles by Analia Baker and Abigail Lakie.
• Top of the 6th: Velocity would once again leave two runners in scoring position after a single by Bailey Hager and a walk by Abigail Lakie.

Pitching Notes:

• Isabel Koagel started the game for the Velocity. Koagel pitched a complete game going five innings. The righty gave up three runs on four hits, walking two and striking out four.
• Ayla Terpening started the game for the Fillies and earned the win. She pitched four innings, giving up one run on three hits. She walked three and struck out ten.
• Leah Gunsett earned the save. She pitched the final two innings, surrendering two hits. She walked one and struck out four.