Box Score The Bryan College softball team took both games of their home series against Cumberland on Friday, winning Game 1 by a score of 6-4 before dominating Game 2 with a 10-2 victory. Solid pitching and timely hitting helped the Lions secure the sweep.
Game 1: Bryan 6, Cumberland 4
Bryan grabbed an early lead and held off a late push from Cumberland to take the opener.
Key Performances:
- D. Hogrefe (W, 4-1): Complete game, allowing 11 hits, 4 runs (2 earned), and striking out 4.
- J. Santillan: 2-for-3, 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored.
- D. Hogrefe: 2-for-3, 3 RBIs, including a clutch two-run single in the second.
- Cal. Green & A. Bunty: Each drove in a run to extend Bryan's lead.
- S. Beard: 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Game Breakdown:
- Early Lead: Bryan broke through in the second inning, plating four runs thanks to RBI hits from Santillan and Hogrefe.
- Cumberland Rallies: The visitors chipped away at the lead, tying the game at 4-4 in the sixth.
- Finishing Strong: Hogrefe responded with an RBI double in the bottom of the sixth before Green added a sacrifice fly to secure the 6-4 win.
Game 2: Bryan 10, Cumberland 2
The Lions' bats exploded in the second game, tallying 17 hits to complete the sweep.
Key Performances:
- A. Presley: 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in the third.
- D. Hogrefe: 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a double.
- S. Beard: 3 RBIs, including a two-RBI double in the fifth.
- K. Smith (W, 3-1): Six strong innings, allowing just two runs on six hits.
Game Breakdown:
- Offensive Outburst: Bryan struck early, scoring twice in the second before Presley's home run added two more in the third.
- Pulling Away: The Lions tacked on three runs in the fifth, highlighted by Beard's double.
- Locking It Down: Smith kept Cumberland's offense in check, closing out the win in six innings.
Up Next
Bryan will look to carry this momentum into their next series as they continue AAC play Saturday 3/7 at Reinhardt University at 4:00 and 6:00 PM
