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Box Score 2 The Maryville College softball team advanced to 7-4 on the season after sweeping the final day of the Raleigh Invitational with wins over Roanoke College 4-3 and Pfeiffer University 11-2.
In the 4-3 win over Roanoke, MC's Katlyn Smith tossed a complete game allowing only a pair of earned runs while scattering six hits. The freshman struck out six.
Maryville scored all their runs in the first inning. They took advantage of a Roanoke error scoring four unearned runs. Rachel Taylor doubled in a pair of runs before Aly Snider sent Taylor home with a fielder's choice RBI.
In the tournament finale, Maryville run ruled Pfeiffer University 11-2. The Falcons were ranked as high as No. 10 nationally in the NCAA Division II last season before transitioning to the NCAA Division III.
Maryville's Morgan Corland faced 21 batters and scattered only six hits in five complete innings of work. She struck out three and only allowed a pair of runs on a two-run homerun in the fourth inning.
The Scots offense erupted for here runs in the first inning when Morgan Brewer scored on a passed ball before Alexus Murray and Christen Torres tallied key early RBI.
Maryville put up eight runs in the third inning. Christen Torres deposited a grand slam over the left field fence before Essence Strambler and Rachel Taylor each added a single and double respectively for a pair of RBI each.
"I am proud of the competitiveness my team showed today," stated MC Head Softball Coach Leah Kelley. "We played our best all-around softball today and I really enjoy watching my team compete."
Maryville will now prepare to travel to Berry College on Tuesday for a non-conference double header.
