Game 1 Recap:
Potomac State triumphed in a hard-fought 4-2 victory over CCBC Catonsville in Game 1 of their doubleheader. The Potomac State offense was sparked by timely hitting and a standout performance from pitcher Chloe Greise, who delivered a stellar complete-game outing.
After falling behind 2-0 in the third inning, Potomac State slowly chipped away at the deficit. The comeback began in the fourth when Ariana Herrera's sacrifice fly to left field scored Ashton Spiker to make it 2-1. The Catamounts then took their first lead in the fifth, when Skyla Compton delivered a two-RBI double, bringing in Spiker and Lindsay Mowry for a 3-2 advantage.
The final blow came in the sixth inning, when Eva Ochoa blasted a solo home run to center field, extending the lead to 4-2. Greise was exceptional in the circle, shutting down the CCBC offense with 8 strikeouts in a complete-game performance. She allowed just 3 hits and 2 earned runs.
On the offensive side, Ochoa's home run and Compton's clutch double were key moments. Compton finished with 2 RBIs, while Herrera also contributed an RBI with her sacrifice fly.
Key Performers:
- Eva Ochoa: 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
- Skyla Compton: 2-for-2, 2 RBIs, 1 2B
Pitching:
- Chloe Greise: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 8 SO
Game 2 Recap:
Potomac State completed a dominant doubleheader sweep with an 8-0 win over CCBC Catonsville in Game 2. The Potomac State offense exploded early, scoring four runs in the first inning, and the team never looked back. A balanced offensive attack and stellar pitching propelled the Catamounts to another impressive victory.
Potomac State came out strong in the first inning, taking advantage of a series of timely hits. Lindsay Mowry scored the first run on a fielder's choice by Braylee Corbin, followed by a double from Jamie Kelly that brought in Corbin. Skyla Compton added another RBI double, and Shaleigh Darlington capped off the big inning with a single that brought Compton home, giving Potomac State a commanding 4-0 lead.
The offense didn't stop there, as Eva Ochoa crushed a solo home run to center field in the second inning to extend the lead to 5-0. The Catamounts added another run in the fourth inning, when Corbin singled to left, bringing Mowry across the plate for a 6-0 advantage.
In the sixth, Potomac State sealed the win with two more runs. Spiker stole second, and Mowry's quick thinking led to her stealing home for a 7-0 lead. Kelly then added an RBI sacrifice fly to score Spiker, making it 8-0, the final margin.
On the mound, Chloe Greise delivered another outstanding performance, tossing four shutout innings, allowing just 2 hits. Lacie Miller came in for relief, throwing 2 perfect innings to finish the game, keeping Catonsville hitless and securing the shutout.
Key Performers:
- Eva Ochoa: 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
- Braylee Corbin: 2-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 R
- Jamie Kelly: 2-for-3, 2 RBIs, 1 2B, 1 SAC Fly
Pitching:
- Chloe Greise: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO
- Lacie Miller: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO