Eagles Sweep Point 2-0 in Conference Match-Up

Eagles Sweep Point 2-0 in Conference Match-Up
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March 6, 2023

West Point, GA – The Reinhardt Softball team traveled to compete in a double-header versus conference opponents, the Point University Skyhawks. The Eagles ultimately swept Point 2-0 on the day, due to the 20 hits across both games. This was good win for Reinhardt as they have a busy week ahead, preparing for 4 more double-headers this week. The Eagles are now sitting at 4-0 in the AAC & 8-2 overall. 

 

Game One: Reinhardt 4, Point 0

 

The Eagles were able to get a run on the board in the 1st inning of the game and then 2 more in the second. Going up 3-0 early in the game helped Reinhardt to a 4-0 win over the Skyhawks, who struggled to get their team across home-plate. The Eagles had 9 hits to the Skyhawks' 5. Emily Loveless and Kaylyn Jinks each went 2-3 on the game and Jinks had 2 RBIs. Whitney Shepherd was the winning pitcher with 7 strikeouts. 

 

SCORING PLAYS:

 

  • Emily Loveless grounded out to SS, RBI Alexis Griffth scored. (1st inning, 1-0)
  • Kaylyn Jinks singled, 2 RBIs, Eryn Lee and Kyra Lightner scored. (2nd inning, 3-0)
  • Kaylyn Jinks hit another single, getting Molly Stevens across home-plate. (6th inning, 4-0)

 

Team Comparison: 

Runs: 4-0 RU

Hits: 9-5 RU

Errors: 2-1 RU

 

Game Two: Reinhardt 4, Point 2

 

Reinhardt was able to carry their momentum from the 1st game, clenching the 2nd game win 4-2. The Eagles had 11 hits and only 1 error helping them to the win. Like the first game, Emily Loveless had a great game offensively, hitting a home run and being 3-4 at bat with 2 RBIs. Kylie Freije was the winning pitcher with 4 strikeouts.

 

SCORING PLAYS:

 

 

Team Comparison:

Runs: 4-2 RU

Hits: 11-7 RU

Errors: 1-1 T

 

Up Next: The Eagles have 4 more double-headers coming up this week, starting with an away match against USC Beaufort the following day, March 7th, at 2:00pm and 4:00pm.