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Carr Dominates, Late Rally Pushes Pirates Past UConn, 5-0
4/19/2024 5:01:00 PM | Softball
South Orange, N.J. – Kelsey Carr (Ridgewood, N.Y.) tossed a complete game three-hit shutout while the Pirates rallied late for five runs in the sixth inning for a 5-0 win over UConn on Friday afternoon. The win vaults Seton Hall into second place in the BIG EAST standings with a 10-6 conference record.
How it Happened
Carr had the strikeout pitch working early, fanning four of the first six batters she faced as she set down the first six UConn hitters. The Huskies were able to work a runner into scoring position with one out in the third, but a strikeout and a lineout prevented any damage.
Seton Hall's first threat mounted in the bottom of the third, as three singles loaded the bases with two out for Lela Allen (Phoenix, Ariz.). Allen hit one hard into center field, but it was hauled in to help UConn escape the inning unscathed.
Carr continues to cruise in the circle, working clean innings in the fourth and fifth to take a no-hitter into the sixth. A bloop single by Sarah Blaskiewicz just out of the reach of Caroline Hobbes (Bay Shore, N.Y.) in short right field gave the Huskies their first base hit of the afternoon. Pinch runner Caylee De Meo was eventually bunted into scoring position, but would later be caught stealing at third on a perfect throw from Erin Howard (Skillman, N.J.).
With UConn's opportunity spoiled, the Pirates came to bat in the bottom of the sixth determined to break the scoreless tie. Howard opened the frame with a single, followed by a sacrifice bunt and a strikeout to put two outs on the board and a runner at second. Three consecutive walks were issued by UConn starter Hallie Siems, including the go-ahead bases loaded free pass to Carr to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead.
The Hall was not done there. Olivia Gilbert (Johnston, R.I.) stepped in with the bases full and laced a three-run double down the line in left field to clear the bases. Katey Brennan (Yardley, Pa.) followed with an RBI single to left center field to put the cap on a five-run rally for the Pirates.
Carr slammed the door shut in the seventh, working around a two-out infield single to set down the side and give the Pirates an important victory.
News & Notes
The Pirates will have two cracks at the series victory, starting with the middle game of the series on Saturday afternoon at 12 p.m.
How it Happened
Carr had the strikeout pitch working early, fanning four of the first six batters she faced as she set down the first six UConn hitters. The Huskies were able to work a runner into scoring position with one out in the third, but a strikeout and a lineout prevented any damage.
Seton Hall's first threat mounted in the bottom of the third, as three singles loaded the bases with two out for Lela Allen (Phoenix, Ariz.). Allen hit one hard into center field, but it was hauled in to help UConn escape the inning unscathed.
Carr continues to cruise in the circle, working clean innings in the fourth and fifth to take a no-hitter into the sixth. A bloop single by Sarah Blaskiewicz just out of the reach of Caroline Hobbes (Bay Shore, N.Y.) in short right field gave the Huskies their first base hit of the afternoon. Pinch runner Caylee De Meo was eventually bunted into scoring position, but would later be caught stealing at third on a perfect throw from Erin Howard (Skillman, N.J.).
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— Seton Hall Softball (@SHUSoftball) April 19, 2024
Do not run on E.#HALLin🔵⚪ | #HooksUp pic.twitter.com/tP363orQfG
With UConn's opportunity spoiled, the Pirates came to bat in the bottom of the sixth determined to break the scoreless tie. Howard opened the frame with a single, followed by a sacrifice bunt and a strikeout to put two outs on the board and a runner at second. Three consecutive walks were issued by UConn starter Hallie Siems, including the go-ahead bases loaded free pass to Carr to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead.
GOOD EYE KELS!
— Seton Hall Softball (@SHUSoftball) April 19, 2024
Kelsey Carr draws a bases loaded walk to break the scoreless tie!#HALLin🔵⚪ | #HooksUp pic.twitter.com/LjYKP0YZ10
The Hall was not done there. Olivia Gilbert (Johnston, R.I.) stepped in with the bases full and laced a three-run double down the line in left field to clear the bases. Katey Brennan (Yardley, Pa.) followed with an RBI single to left center field to put the cap on a five-run rally for the Pirates.
OG CLEARS THE BASES! We lead 4-0 in the 6th!#HALLin🔵⚪ | #HooksUp pic.twitter.com/m2mSni2JGX
— Seton Hall Softball (@SHUSoftball) April 19, 2024
KB brings in one more to make it a 5-0 lead!#HALLin🔵⚪ | #HooksUp pic.twitter.com/LvKcmQpgiu
— Seton Hall Softball (@SHUSoftball) April 19, 2024
Carr slammed the door shut in the seventh, working around a two-out infield single to set down the side and give the Pirates an important victory.
News & Notes
- The Pirates have now tossed back-to-back complete game shutouts after Kyra Kreuscher (Great River, N.Y.) threw a two-hitter on Sunday against Syracuse.
- This is the second time this season that Carr has taken a no-hitter into the sixth inning. Carr took a perfect game into the sixth inning back on March 22 against Creighton.
- Gilbert picked up two hits on the day and now sits at 99 career base hits.
- Gilbert extends her on-base streak to 28 consecutive games.
- Brennan also notched a pair of hits and now leads the team with a .342 batting average.
- Brennan is hitting .472 over her last 10 games. She has at least two hits in eight of those 10 games.
The Pirates will have two cracks at the series victory, starting with the middle game of the series on Saturday afternoon at 12 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Carr, Kelsey (9-7)
L: Siems, Hallie (11-8)
Batting:
SH: Blaskiewicz, Sarah 1 ; Abruscato, Giuliana 1
Base Running:
SB: Hastings, Lexi 1
CS: De Meo, Caylee 1
Batting:
2B: Gilbert, Olivia 1
RBI: Carr, Kelsey 1 ; Gilbert, Olivia 3 ; Brennan, Katey 1
SH: Perez, Andrea 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Hill, Taylor 1 ; Carr, Kelsey 1 ; Caye, Lauren 1 ; Arruda, Miranda 1 ; Johnson, Amber 1
HBP: Gilbert, Olivia 1
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