FIELD EDGES IRISH IN EXTRAS

YOUNGSTOWN OH- Wednesday’s game against Field was a heartbreaker for Ursuline, as they lost the lead late in a 5-4 defeat. The game was tied at four with Field batting in the top of the eighth when Kelley Troup singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Ursuline lost despite out-hitting Field Varsity Falcon 11 to seven.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Irish tied things up at four when Layni Bednar doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Maddie Burge led the Field to victory in the circle. Burge went four and a third innings, allowing one run on three hits, striking out one and walking zero.

Paige Ogden took the loss for Ursuline. The pitcher went eight innings, allowing five runs on seven hits and striking out 14.

Olivia Dyer started the game for Field. The righthander allowed eight hits and three runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one

The Irish hit one home run on the day. Alyssa Sheely went for the long ball in the fourth inning.

Ursuline had 11 hits in the game. Ogden, Madelyn Miklandric, and Mia Opalick each managed multiple hits. Opalick, Miklandric, and Ogden each collected two hits to lead.

Field collected seven hits on the day. Mallie Ruscitti, Megan Schmidt, and Troup all collected multiple hits. Ruscitti went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead.

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