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Bison take Softball Weekend against Chatham

WASHINGTON, D.C.--In a shortened version of the original Gallaudet Invitational Tournament, the softball team prepared to face Chatham College in a series of doubleheaders over two days. Saturday, March 31 saw games 1 and 2 with another two-game stretch continuing Sunday, April 1.

Saturday's game 1 saw the Bison slip against Chatham, losing 7-4. Chatham recorded 12 hits to the Bison's four. Chatham's Quimby led the charge with three hits in four at-bats, and producing four RBI. First base (Battle) and catcher (Grab) each recorded seven put-outs, equaled by Bison first base Brittainy Payne. Both teams combined for 21 put-outs over the game.

Game 2 showed the Bison capitalizing on scoring opportunities winning 14-6. Keri Schmidt (2B) led the offense with three runs, two hits and  two RBI in two at bats. Pitcher Jenna Owens recorded five strike-outs in six innings, and allowed eight hits out of the 31  batters she faced. Catcher Caitlin Mosholder and 1B Brittainy Payne both worked to combine 10 put-outs (five apiece) to lead the Bison. Chatham's Battle (1B) took game-high honors with six put-outs.

The Bison continued their winning ways as they picked up another win in Sunday's game 1, scoring nine runs to Chatham's four. Centerfielder Stacy Jones had three hits in four at-bats, while leftfielder Lori Hower's bat credited her with three RBI and two hits in four at-bats.

However, in the final game, Chatham prevented the Bison from taking the four-game series outright, winning by one run, 8-7. The Bison  took home the championship plaque, based on their four-game total of 34 runs, as Chatham drove in 25.

The Bison (3-7, 0-4 CAC) pick up CAC play against York College in a home doubleheader on Tuesday, April 3. The first pitch is set for 2:30 pm at Gallaudet's softball field.