The Aurora University Spartan softball team dropped a non-conference doubleheader with Hope College losing 4-2 and 1-0.
GAME INFORMATION – Wednesday, March 28
Game One - Boxscore | Game Two - Boxscore
Game One Score: Hope College 4, Aurora University 2
Game Two Score: Hope College 1, Aurora University 0
Records: Aurora University (9-5), Hope College (12-2)
Location: Holland, Michigan
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SPARTAN HIGHLIGHTS - GAME ONE
- AU scored first with
Elaine Walker drawing a walk to start the game and
Nina Tholl doubled to drive her in.
- Hope tied the game in the third with a lead off hit by pitch and two singles later, the game was tied 1-1.
- The Spartans regained the lead in the third with a Tholl lead off single and later in the inning,
Kaylee Underwood who ran for Tholl scored on a walk from
Abbey Rosenow.
- Hope tied the game up 2-2 behind back to back doubles.
- Hope added two runs in the fifth behind two singles and a double.
- AU was unable to get a baserunner the rest of the game and fell 4-2.
SPARTAN HIGHLIGHTS - GAME TWO
- The Spartans out hit Hope in game two but left runners on base on five of seven innings including runners on third in three innings.
- Hope scored the games only run in the second inning courtesy of a throwing error.
SPARTAN DAY LEADERS:
HITTING
HITS: Nina Tholl (2)
RUNS:Â
Elaine Walker and
Kaylee Underwood (1)
RUNS BATTED IN: Nina Tholl and Abbey Roewnow (1)
PITCHING
APPEARANCES (INNINGS): Steph Renner and
Hannah Tomasko (6.0)
DECISIONS: Steph Renner (loss - 3-1) and
Hannah Tomasko (loss - 3-3)
STRIKEOUTS: Steph Renner (4) and
 Hannah Tomasko (2)
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UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on
Saturday, March 31 when they travel to Dominican University. Game one of the NACC opening doubleheader is set for 6:00 p.m. at the Stadium at the Ballpark (Bandits Stadium) in Rosemont, Illinois.
