Bay Path Dominates Anna Maria College in a 9-1 Victory
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E | |
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Anna Maria College | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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Bay Path | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
Longmeadow, MA-
On March 28, 2025, Bay Path University hosted Anna Maria College in an intense softball matchup at the South Campus, concluding with a decisive 9-1 victory for Bay Path. The game, observed by 50 spectators, lasted a brisk one hour and 25 minutes, highlighting Bay Path's offensive prowess and defensive solidity. Anna Maria College started the game with a promising second inning when P. Stewar's single drove G. Vasque home, giving them an early 1-0 lead. However, this was their only score for the game as Bay Path's defense, led by pitcher M. Sunderlansd who shut down further attempts. Sunderland pitched the entire game, allowing just four hits and one earned run while striking out three batters.
Bay Path responded robustly in the bottom of the second inning. J. Boudreau's double brought in C. Austin and M. Sunderland, turning the tide with a 2-1 lead. The momentum continued in the third inning when M. Vera scored due to an error by Anna Maria's first baseman, extending Bay Path's lead to 3-1. The fourth inning proved decisive for Bay Path as they capitalized on Anna Maria's pitching errors. A. Morrison reached first on a pitching error, bringing C. Church home and advancing M. Tessmer to third. This was followed by an RBI single from M. Vera, and a double from M. Sunderland, which widened the gap to 7-1. A passed ball allowed M. Vera to score, further solidifying Bay Path's lead. In the fifth inning, Bay Path sealed their victory with back-to-back doubles. M. Tessmer's hit brought J. Harrigan home, and A. Morrison's double allowed Tessmer to score, finalizing the score at 9-1.
Anna Maria College's M. Love struggled on the mound, allowing seven runs in just under four innings, with three walks and two strikeouts. The team committed three errors, which Bay Path exploited effectively. This game demonstrated Bay Path's balanced strength in both offense and defense, as they improved their season record to 8-11. Meanwhile, Anna Maria College, now at 5-8, will look to regroup and address their defensive lapses in future games.
