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Orange Begin Kickin’ Chicken Classic with Split
2/9/2024 2:50:00 PM | Softball
CONWAY, S.C. – Syracuse opened the 2024 campaign with a split at the Kickin' Chicken Classic at St. John Stadium in Conway, S.C. The Orange beat Bucknell, 3-0, in its first game of the season, before losing to tournament host Coastal Carolina, 5-4, in the nightcap.
Four of Syracuse's pitchers entered the circle on Friday, including senior Lindsey Hendrix, who tossed six shutout innings against the Bison. Hendrix allowed three hits over the first six frames before handing the ball off to junior Britney Lewinski in the seventh.
Senior Angel Jasso had a two-hit game in both contests, highlighted by a three-run home run versus the Chanticleers. Freshman Makenzie Foster and senior Olivia Pess also recorded a two-hit performance in the win against Bucknell.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST BUCKNELL:
Hendrix and Bucknell starter Hunter Vestal dueled in the circle to begin the contest, allowing a combined three hits over the first two and a half innings.
Syracuse was able to break the game open in the third, scoring a run in three straight frames off six hits.
Foster and Jasso led off the home half of the third with back-to-back infield singles before swiping second and third to put both runners in scoring position. Junior Tessa Galipeau's sac fly to center plated Foster for the game's first run.
The Orange doubled its lead off consecutive doubles from sophomore Madison Knight and Pess in the fourth before junior Kelly Breen singled home Jasso in the fifth for the insurance marker.
Hendrix surrender a pair of singles in the sixth but was able to escape the jam with a double play and foul out to Pess in left. Lewinski took over for the southpaw in the circle in her first Division I game, earning the save in a 1-2-3 frame.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST COASTAL CAROLINA:
Syracuse began the evening contest by jumping out to an early 3-0 lead in the second inning, courtesy of Jasso. With two outs, the outfielder connected on the two-strike offering from Coastal Carolina starter Raelee Brabham to dead center field.
The Chanticleers immediately responded with back-to-back doubles to level the game. Dana Keith drove in a pair on her two-bagger while Riley Zana brought in Keith for the third run of the inning.
Sophomore pinch runner Gabby Lantier crossed the plate on a wild pitch from Brabham in the third for Syracuse's fourth run.
Iyanla De Jesus put the home team up for good with a two-run homer off Lewinski in the fourth.
The Orange looked to mount a comeback in the seventh, having runners on second and third with one out, but couldn't get the tying run to score.
Knight started in the circle for Syracuse, allowing three runs on five hits in three innings of work while fanning five batters. Lewinski tossed 2.1 innings of relief work, surrendering the game-deciding long ball before handing the ball off to fellow transfer hurler, Julianna Verni. Verni tossed two pitches, inducing a 6-3 inning-ending double play.
OF NOTE:
Syracuse returns to the field its second day of the Kickin' Chicken Classic for a 10 a.m. contest against Campbell on Saturday, Feb. 10.
For complete coverage of Syracuse softball, follow us on Facebook (/cusesb), Twitter (@CuseSB) and Instagram (@cusesb).
Four of Syracuse's pitchers entered the circle on Friday, including senior Lindsey Hendrix, who tossed six shutout innings against the Bison. Hendrix allowed three hits over the first six frames before handing the ball off to junior Britney Lewinski in the seventh.
Senior Angel Jasso had a two-hit game in both contests, highlighted by a three-run home run versus the Chanticleers. Freshman Makenzie Foster and senior Olivia Pess also recorded a two-hit performance in the win against Bucknell.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST BUCKNELL:
Hendrix and Bucknell starter Hunter Vestal dueled in the circle to begin the contest, allowing a combined three hits over the first two and a half innings.
Syracuse was able to break the game open in the third, scoring a run in three straight frames off six hits.
Foster and Jasso led off the home half of the third with back-to-back infield singles before swiping second and third to put both runners in scoring position. Junior Tessa Galipeau's sac fly to center plated Foster for the game's first run.
The Orange doubled its lead off consecutive doubles from sophomore Madison Knight and Pess in the fourth before junior Kelly Breen singled home Jasso in the fifth for the insurance marker.
Hendrix surrender a pair of singles in the sixth but was able to escape the jam with a double play and foul out to Pess in left. Lewinski took over for the southpaw in the circle in her first Division I game, earning the save in a 1-2-3 frame.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST COASTAL CAROLINA:
Syracuse began the evening contest by jumping out to an early 3-0 lead in the second inning, courtesy of Jasso. With two outs, the outfielder connected on the two-strike offering from Coastal Carolina starter Raelee Brabham to dead center field.
The Chanticleers immediately responded with back-to-back doubles to level the game. Dana Keith drove in a pair on her two-bagger while Riley Zana brought in Keith for the third run of the inning.
Sophomore pinch runner Gabby Lantier crossed the plate on a wild pitch from Brabham in the third for Syracuse's fourth run.
Iyanla De Jesus put the home team up for good with a two-run homer off Lewinski in the fourth.
The Orange looked to mount a comeback in the seventh, having runners on second and third with one out, but couldn't get the tying run to score.
Knight started in the circle for Syracuse, allowing three runs on five hits in three innings of work while fanning five batters. Lewinski tossed 2.1 innings of relief work, surrendering the game-deciding long ball before handing the ball off to fellow transfer hurler, Julianna Verni. Verni tossed two pitches, inducing a 6-3 inning-ending double play.
OF NOTE:
- Foster made her collegiate debut and recorded career hit No. 1 on a bunt single in her first at bat against Bucknell.
- Syracuse played Bucknell and Coastal Carolina for the first time in program history Friday.
- The Orange pitching staff hurled a shutout in the first game of the season for the first time since 2016, when Syracuse beat Long Beach State, 1-0.
- Pess reached base a career-best three times against Bucknell, recording a pair of hits and a walk.
- Lewinski made her Division I debut, earning the save versus the Bison before tossing 2.1 innings against Coastal Carolina.
- Sophomore Gabby Lantier crossed the plate in both games as a pinch runner, scoring on Pess' double against Bucknell and on a wild pitch in the nightcap.
- Verni made her Syracuse debut, tossing 0.2 of scoreless work versus the Chanticleers.
- Jasso had a pair of two-hit performances on Friday, giving her 34 career multi-hit games. The senior also recorded her fourth career three-RBI contest.
Syracuse returns to the field its second day of the Kickin' Chicken Classic for a 10 a.m. contest against Campbell on Saturday, Feb. 10.
For complete coverage of Syracuse softball, follow us on Facebook (/cusesb), Twitter (@CuseSB) and Instagram (@cusesb).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Hendrix, Lindsey (1-0)
L: Sarah Zimmerman (0-1)
S: Lewinski, Britney (1)
Batting:
2B: Jasso, Angel 1 ; Knight, Madison 1 ; Pess, Olivia 1
RBI: Breen, Kelly 1 ; Galipeau, Tessa 1 ; Pess, Olivia 1
SF: Galipeau, Tessa 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Foster, Makenzie 1 ; Jasso, Angel 1 ; Lantier, Gabby 1
SB: Ramos, Angie 1
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