VALPARAISO, Ind. – The Belmont University Softball Program (24-10, 10-3 MVC) wrapped up the weekend series against Valparaiso (8-22, 2-7 MVC) on Sunday. The Bruins blasted three home runs as they topped the Beacons to secure the series win.
How it Happened
Belmont's
Grace Gressly got hot from the start. The catcher drove in an RBI double in her first at bat of the game giving the Bruins an early 1-0 lead.
Valparaiso later responded with two runs of their own in the bottom of the second to take the lead at 1-2.
The Bruins didn't let the second inning play of the Beacons phase them.
Emily Cockrill stepped into the batter's box and powered a two-run home run over the fence to help Belmont regain the lead at 3-2. The Beacons threatened with bases loaded in the bottom of the third.
Maya Johnson was able to strikeout the Valpo batter to escape the third unscathed.
Both teams continued to battle through rain and solid defensive play to keep the score at 3-2 heading into the fifth inning.
Belmont broke the game open in the top of the fifth.
Baie Ensio added a single while
Savannah Halterman advanced to third putting a Bruin in scoring position. Halterman would go on to steal home and give the Bruins another run.
Brenna Blume stepped up to the plate and blasted a three-run home run. Belmont took a commanding 7-2 lead at the end of the fifth.
Gressly recorded her first home run of the season in the top of the sixth to bring in the Bruins' final run of the game. Belmont continued to play lock down defense as they secured an 8-2 win to collect the series win.
Up Next
The Bruins will return home to host the Bears of Missouri State next weekend. Live stats will be available on belmontbruins.com. Live streaming will be available on ESPN+.
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