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BELLEROSE, NY (www.OLDWESTBURYPANTHERS.com) - The SUNY College at Old Westbury softball team picked up a pair of victories after sweeping a road doubleheader from the York Cardinals with 11-2 and 10-3 finals on Friday from Padavan-Preller Field. Old Westbury improved to 3-4 on the season while York slipped to 1-4.
York struck first in the bottom of the second of the opener as Priscilla Lallave broke the scoreless tie with an RBI single to score Geneva Faulk. The Panthers came storming back in the fourth as Jennifer Jean's infield grounder drove in Delana Murray followed by Samantha Howley crossing the plate after an error for a 2-1 lead. York collected another run in the fourth to bring the game to a tie at two apiece. Old Westbury scored nine runs and batted around in the top of the sixth to secure the victory. Jean collected three RBIs in the frame, including a pair of triples, followed by Nicole DeCola's two-run single.
Old Westbury was led offensively by Jean's 3-for-5 game at the plate, including four RBIs and two runs scored. Samantha Howley contributed a 2-for-3 performance to go along with three runs scored and one stolen base.
DeCola (2-3) was granted the win, allowing just two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out a career-high six batters in a complete game outing.
Faulk paced the Cardinals, going 2-for-2 with a run scored. Lallave (0-2) received the loss, allowing 11 runs (three earned) on 11 hits and eight walks.
The Panthers pounced early in the finale, scoring two runs on a single by Corrine Protasiewicz to break the ice in the first inning. Old Westbury followed with three runs in second inning, and four more in the third, which featured Jean's two-run triple. Katie Rizzo singled to close out the scoring in the fifth inning to seal the deal for the Panthers.
Corrine Protasiewicz guided the Panther attack, tying a career-high with four hits to go along with three RBIs and one run scored. Howley tied a career-high with three runs scored after drawing a career-best four walks. Jean reached a career milestone in the second inning, scoring her 100th career run as Alexis Ferrero stroked a two-run single. Jean also drove in two runs in a 1-for-3 game at the plate.
DeCola (3-3) went the distance once again, pitching five innings of three run, seven hit ball while striking out three to snatch her second win from the Cardinals on the day.
For the Cardinals, Chyla Guevara supplied an offensive push, scoring one run and collecting an RBI in a 1-for-2 showcase.
Michelle Deleon (1-1) suffered the loss after surrendering 10 runs (seven earned) on nine hits and 10 walks.
MOUNT SAINT VINCENT DOLPHINS UP NEXT FOR THE PANTHERS: Old Westbury returns to the field on Sunday (March 30) for a Skyline Conference road doubleheader with the Mount Saint Vincent Dolphins at 12 p.m. from Mark Levin Field in Bronxville, New York.
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