McAuley Wins In Bottom of Seventh 4-3

Softball - Catherine McAuley High School

April 30, 2010

By David Field

 

Windham resident Jen Field puts the ball in play for McAuley. David Field photo

 

Portland-Catherine McAuley’s Sam Schildroth drove in Mary Redmond to lift the Lions over the Sanford Redskins in the bottom of the seventh inning. 

 

Allina Verrillo drives a home run to right-center field to get the McAuley squad on the scoreboard. David Field photo.

 

McAuley hit the scoreboard first in the fifth inning.  Allina Verillo started the attack with a home run shot to right center field.  Kayla Daigle followed with a double.  Gabby Townsend cranked a triple to drive Daigle in and Mary Redmond drove her in with a sacrifice hit. 

 

Infield conference: Pitcher Jen Field takes input from Shelby Bryant, Kayla Daigle, Sara Mercier and Allina Verrillo during the game. David Field photo

 

Sanford attempted a comeback in the sixth inning.  With one out, the Redskins loaded the bases.  Lindsey Nolette grounded to pitcher Jen Field and Field threw to home to get the force out at home and prevent the run.  Field then struck out the next batter to retire the side.

 

Shelby Bryant puts the ball in play. Bryant was 3 for 4 on the day. David Field photo.

 

The Redskins didn’t stop their attack.  In the top of the seventh, with two outs, Field walked Samantha Adams.  Grace Adams hit a single and Jordan Brasier hit a three-run homer to tie the game.  Undaunted, the Lions came to the plate. Number nine batter Mary Redmond was hit by a  pitch to get on base.  Shelby Bryant hit a single.  Amber Libby bunted to move the runners to second and third base.  Sam Schildroth took her first pitch and drove a nice grounder past the shortstop and Mary Redmond headed for home to seal the game.

 

Catch McAuley on Monday May 3 when they travel to Kennebunk.