March 28, 2009

Softball Hangs Tough but Drops Doubleheader to Caldwell

Philadelphia, PA- The Philadelphia University Lady Rams (8-11, 1-5 CACC) dropped a double header 3-2, 1-0 to the Caldwell College Cougars (11-7, 8-0 CACC) today at Bucky Harris Field.

In the first game, the Cougars took an early lead on a bases loaded walk surrendered by freshman right hander Ali Schmidt (Cordova, MD/ Easton) in the top of the second. The Lady Rams responded in bottom half of the frame, scoring two runs on a throwing error and a single by junior outfielder Kristin Lougherty (Phoenixville, PA/ Phoenixville).

The Cougars retook the lead in the top of the third, scoring two runs on a couple of hits and a walk. PhilaU threatened several times during the remainder of the game, but solid pitching and defense helped Caldwell prevail. Caldwell took game one 3-2.

The Lady Rams were led by Kristin Lougherty and Ali Schmidt. Lougherty went 2-for-3 from the plate and drove in a run. Schmidt threw a complete game and surrendered five hits and gave up three earned runs.

The second game started out slow, with neither team scoring a run in the first four innings of play. Caldwell finally broke the tie in the top of the 5th, playing small ball after a lead off double and eventually bringing in the first run of the game, taking a 1-0 lead. The lead would stand for the Cougars as PhilaU could not generate any offense.

The next game for the Lady Rams is March 31^st against Wilmington University. First pitch of the double header is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.