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Smith, Wingo Fuel Pirates to Senior Day Victory
5/6/2023 3:44:00 PM | Softball
South Orange, N.J. – Behind a strong outing from Shelby Smith (Friendswood, Texas) and a first inning grand slam off the bat of Abby Wingo (Portland, Ore.), the Pirates inched closer to their first BIG EAST regular season title in team history with a 6-2 win over Butler on Saturday.
Before the game, eight Pirate seniors were honored on Senior Day. Smith and Wingo were recognized along with Miranda Arruda, Ashly Colonnetta, Grace Dawson, Taylor Soanes, Ally Taylor and Jordan Tressler.
How it Happened
After a quick first inning defensively, the Pirates broke the game open early with five runs in the first inning. Three straight singles brought home the first run, as Kelsey Carr (Ridgewood, N.Y.) laced a single up the middle to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead. Next, Wingo stepped in and launched the first pitch she saw over the wall in centerfield for a grand slam to make it a 5-0 Pirates lead.
Butler attempted to work its way back, putting multiple runners on base in both the second and third innings. After not scoring in the second, a bases loaded walk in the third brought home the first Bulldogs run to make it 5-1. The visitors seemed to be threatening for more with runners on each base and one out, but a line drive to Andrea Perez (Corona, Calif.) at shortstop turned into an inning ending double play.
In the fourth, the Pirates used some two out production to manufacture an insurance run. After the first two batters were set down, three straight singles from Lela Allen (Phoenix, Ariz.), Colonnetta and Taylor Hill (Little Falls, N.J.) brought home the sixth Pirate run of the day.
Smith cruised through the rest of her outing with little stress. The Bulldogs would add another run in the seventh on a leadoff home run by Ellie Boyer, but the senior was able to record the final three outs to seal the victory.
Notes & Numbers
The Pirates conclude the regular season on Sunday, as they go for the sweep over Butler. First pitch is slated for 12 p.m.
Before the game, eight Pirate seniors were honored on Senior Day. Smith and Wingo were recognized along with Miranda Arruda, Ashly Colonnetta, Grace Dawson, Taylor Soanes, Ally Taylor and Jordan Tressler.
How it Happened
After a quick first inning defensively, the Pirates broke the game open early with five runs in the first inning. Three straight singles brought home the first run, as Kelsey Carr (Ridgewood, N.Y.) laced a single up the middle to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead. Next, Wingo stepped in and launched the first pitch she saw over the wall in centerfield for a grand slam to make it a 5-0 Pirates lead.
𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐌!
— Seton Hall Softball (@SHUSoftball) May 6, 2023
Abby Wingo ties the program record for hits in a single season in grand fashion, giving us a 5-0 edge in the first inning!#HALLin🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/ZqgigTzGv0
Butler attempted to work its way back, putting multiple runners on base in both the second and third innings. After not scoring in the second, a bases loaded walk in the third brought home the first Bulldogs run to make it 5-1. The visitors seemed to be threatening for more with runners on each base and one out, but a line drive to Andrea Perez (Corona, Calif.) at shortstop turned into an inning ending double play.
Andrea Perez helps us escape the bases loaded jam by doubling the runner off of third base!
— Seton Hall Softball (@SHUSoftball) May 6, 2023
Pirates 5, Bulldogs 1#HALLin🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/EOIKfqPtEb
In the fourth, the Pirates used some two out production to manufacture an insurance run. After the first two batters were set down, three straight singles from Lela Allen (Phoenix, Ariz.), Colonnetta and Taylor Hill (Little Falls, N.J.) brought home the sixth Pirate run of the day.
Smith cruised through the rest of her outing with little stress. The Bulldogs would add another run in the seventh on a leadoff home run by Ellie Boyer, but the senior was able to record the final three outs to seal the victory.
Notes & Numbers
- With the win, the Pirates will play for a share of their first BIG EAST regular season title in program history on Sunday.
- Wingo's first inning grand slam was her 64th base hit of the season, tying Katie Pierce and Valerie Suto for the single-season program record.
- Wingo's grand slam was the third of the season by the Pirates, with Carr and Olivia Gilbert (Johnston, R.I.) owning the others.
- Smith allowed six hits and two earned runs in the circle while striking out six, picking up her 13th victory of the season.
The Pirates conclude the regular season on Sunday, as they go for the sweep over Butler. First pitch is slated for 12 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Smith, Shelby (13-6)
L: CAMMON, Sydney (4-8)
Batting:
2B: HOOSEN, Monique 1
3B: BOYER, Ellie 1
HR: BOYER, Ellie 1
RBI: O'RILLEY, Teagan 1 ; BOYER, Ellie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: BOYER, Ellie 1 ; GROSS, Kaylee 1
Batting:
2B: Smith, Shelby 1
HR: Wingo, Abby 1
RBI: Hill, Taylor 1 ; Carr, Kelsey 1 ; Wingo, Abby 4
Base Running:
RUNS: Arruda, Miranda 1 ; Hill, Taylor 1 ; Smith, Shelby 1 ; Wingo, Abby 1 ; Colonnetta, Ashly 1 ; Pla, Marisa 1
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H
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