PANTHER SOFTBALL DROPS TWINBILL TO FARMINGDALE STATE

APRIL 20, 2008

Boxscore (Game 1)

Boxscore (Game 2)

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y.-The SUNY College at Old Westbury Softball team lost a double-header to Skyline Conference opponent, Farmingdale State on Sunday afternoon at the Jackie Robinson Athletic Complex.  Old Westbury drops to 4-8 in league play and 14-12 overall while Farmingdale State moves to 8-2 in conference action and 21-9 on the season.

Panthers at the plate (Game 1): Nicole Rescigno (1-for-4) led the Panthers with two runs batted in a tough game one loss to Farmingdale State.  Rescigno clubbed a double to left field in the fourth inning to drive home Ashley Esposito (1-for-3) and Crystal Rodriguez (1-for-3, RBI).  Maria Canino (2-for-4) was unable to knock in any Panthers as she singled and doubled.  Deborah Ciccarelli (1-for-4) and Angel Adamkiewicz (1-for-2, 2B) each scored as both Traci Weeks (1-for-3) and Crystal Rodriguez singled in one run each.    

Rams at the plate (Game 1): Nicole Farber (3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI) and Alexis Pennella (3-for-5) led the Rams to victory with three hits and three runs scored apiece.  Arielle Morelli (2-for-5) came around to score three runs and drove in one off a single in the four run sixth inning.  Kim Ferraiolo collected a pair of singles while Kristina Cirrillo (1-for-5) drove in three Rams and came around to score one.  

Panthers on the mound (Game 1): Deborah Ciccarelli suffered the loss after going the distance with eight strikeouts.  Ciccarelli surrendered 11 runs (7 earned) on 12 hits while handing out three free passes.

Rams on the mound (Game 1): Heather Buckshaw earned the complete game victory while allowing four earned runs on eight hits.  Buckshaw struck out seven panthers and gave out three walks. 

Game notes (Game 1): Old Westbury was out-hit, 12-8 including a 4-3 advantage in the extra base hits department.  On the base path, Old Westbury stranded six Panthers as Farmingdale State had one stolen base and left nine Rams on base.  In the field, Old Westbury committed five errors while Farmingdale State turned one double-play.  On the mound, Old Westbury struck out eight Rams and walked three as Farmingdale State had seven strikeouts and three walks.

Panthers at the plate (Game 2): Olga Carries (1-for-1) and Huriye Donuk (1-for-2) led the Panthers in the series finale against Farmingdale State.  Carries reached on a single in the fourth inning and later scored as Donuk singled to left for the lone Panther run.  Ashley Esposito (1-for-1), Traci Weeks (1-for-2) ad Crystal Rodriguez (1-for-2) each reached on singles.

Rams at the plate (Game 2): Nicole Farber (1-for-2) drove in five Rams to lead Farmingdale to the sweep in the series finale over the Panthers.  Farber lifted a three run home run over the left field fence in the fifth inning to drive around Ariellie Morelli (1-for-2, 2 R's) and Alexis Pennella (2-for-3, 2B, 3 R's, 2 RBI).  Kristina Cirillo (2-for-4) hit a pair of singles to drive in two and score two runs as Kim Ferraiolo (3-for-3, 2 R's, RBI) doubled Ciccillo home in the second inning.  Erin Dodge (2-for-4) connected on two doubles to drive in three Rams and crossed the plate for two scores while Chrisi Lake (2-for-3, 2 RBI) scored two runs and drove in two.      

Panthers on the mound (Game 2): Deborah Ciccarelli lasted one and one third innings in the circle after she was charged with seven earned runs on five hits in a losing effort.  Ciccarelli struck out one and walked one before Angela Adamkiewicz came in for relief work over the final three and two third innings.  Adamkiewicz gave up 10 earned runs (11 runs) on nine hits while handing out three walks.   

Rams on the mound (Game 2):  Nicole Farber tossed five innings to earn the victory.  Farber gave up one earned run on five hits as she sat down five Panthers on strikes and walked one.

Game notes (Game 2): Old Westbury was held to five hits as Farmingdale State tallied 14, including a 5-0 advantage in the extra base hits department.  On the base path, Old Westbury stranded five Panthers as Farmingdale State left two Rams on base.  In the field, Old Westbury had four errors and Farmingdale had zero.  On the mound, Old Westbury struck out one and walked four while Farmingdale State rang up five Panthers on strikes and walked one.

Old Westbury returns to the diamond for Senior Night on Saturday, April 26th to host Skyline Conference opponent, Polytechnic University for a double-header.  First pitch is slated for 12 noon.  For more information about the Old Westbury Panthers, or to follow your favorite Panther sports and events, log onto http://www.oldwestburypanthers.com/.