Highlanders Just Miss Grabbing First Win in Softball Action
CLERMONT, Fla. -- Houghton softball lost a close 5-4 decision to Emerson College before falling to Moravian College 13-0 on Wednesday.
Against Moravian, Alyssa Espinoza was 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the Highlanders. Sam Patoff had the only other hit for Houghton. Espinoza, Patoff, Ashley Schenk and Amber Wolcott also reached base on walks, while Patoff recorded a stolen base.
Julianna Evans got the loss on the mound, allowing seven runs on five hits in 2/3 of an inning of work.
The Highlanders get a day off on Thursday before returning to action for a re-match against Emerson on Friday at 1 p.m.