MCLA Captures Much Needed Wins in Vermont

Eagles Ousted by Trailblazers

from Greem Mountain College Sports Information

The visiting MCLA Trailblazers tallied 26 runs Thursday afternoon, claiming victory in both games of the non-conference double-header (10-1) and (16-6).

In the first game, MCLA batted through the lineup in the 1st inning, scoring 5 runs on 6 hits including a double by freshman Kaitlyn Dano (Schoharie, NY). The Eagles responded in the bottom of the first by loading the bases, but were unable to capitalize.

The Trailblazers tacked on 4 more runs in the second, putting the game beyond reach. The Eagles lone score in the opening game came in the second inning after a pair of throwing errors.

In the second game, the Trailblazers once again struck early, tallying 3 runs in the first on a 3-run homer by Rachel Desautels (Readsboro, VT). Green Mountain drew level in the bottom of the inning after drawing 3 walks and a pair of singles.

Heading into the top of the 4th, the Eagles trailed (5-4), but MCLA blew the game wide open with a 10-run inning. The Trailblazers again batted around totaling 8 hits.

Reigning NAC player of the week Katie Jablonski (West Rutland, VT) went 3 for 6 on the day including a double in the second game. Senior Brittany Holden (Schenectady, NY) pitched both games for Green Mountain before being relieved in the 5th inning of game 2, and went 2 for 4 from the plate.

With the victories, MCLA improves to (6-10) on the season while the Eagle's drop to (2-6). Green Mountain travels to Skidmore Saturday for a non-conference double-header at 2:00 pm. MCLA next squares off against Lyndon State April 6th at 3:00 pm.