Durham Lords Media Release
Sunday, September 07, 2008
DURHAM WOMEN’S FASTBALL WRAP UP THEIR ROAD TRIP IN ROCHESTER WITH A WIN
ROCHESTER, NY – On day two of the Durham Lords women’s fastball exhibition series with Monroe Community College of Rochester, NY, the green and gold played outstanding ball over two games. The team managed to come away with their first win of the season beating the three time defending National Junior College Champions in the final game of the series.
Earlier in the day, Monroe picked up their third straight victory over Durham as they edged out the Lords 1-0 in a defensive struggle. The bats came alive in the second game of the doubleheader as the Lords beat the Tribunes 7-4.
The weekend series against Monroe was a great start to the season for Durham as they were able to evaluate some new talent in the lineup while getting some action in before heading into the start of the OCAA regular season.
The Lords showed significant signs of improvement from last season against Monroe as the Tribunes outscored Durham 21-3 in four contests last season.
This will not be the last time Durham will meet up with Monroe this season as the Tribunes will return the trip to Oshawa for the annual Can-Am Classic scheduled to take place from September 20-21.
GAME ONE SUMMARY
Monroe defeated Durham 1-0
Game one was a defensive struggle with both team’s aces on the mound (Danielle Smith pitched for Durham while Lindsey Grace started for Monroe). Smith threw an excellent game for the Lords going the distance, allowing only four hits while striking out five batters. The only blemish in the game for Durham was a fourth inning run, giving Monroe a 1-0 lead. All-American pitcher Lindsey Grace was on her “A” game as she pitched a complete game, two-hit shutout picking up her second win over the Lords in as many days.
Line Score
Durham 0-0-0-0-0-0-0 (0)
Monroe 0-0-0-1-0-0-X (1)
WP – Lindsey Grace, Monroe
LP - Danielle Smith, Durham
Lords Offensive Notables
Samantha Rolefsoen: 1-for-1
Danielle Smith: 1-for-3
GAME TWO SUMMARY
Durham defeated Monroe 7-4
After scoring only two runs in their first three games against Monroe, Durham bats finally came alive as the Lords defeated the Tribunes 7-4 in the fourth and final game of the series. Tied 4-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Durham dug down deep and took advantage of some costly Monroe errors as they scored three runs to take a 7-4 lead and eventually the win.
It was the freshmen taking centre stage for the Lords as sisters Erica and Erin Dewey led the charge for Durham as they combined for two runs and four RBI’s while pitcher Karie Neddo went the distance for Durham allowing six hits and recording three K’s.
WP – Karie Neddo, Durham
LP – Rhonda Jones, Monroe
Lords Offensive Notables
Erica Dewey: 1-for-3, 2 runs, 1 RBI
Erin Dewey: 1-for-4, 3 RBI
A QUICK LOOK AT DURHAM
Conference Record: 0-0
Overall Record: 1-3
Next Action:
September 11 @ Mohawk Mountaineers (5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.)
OCAA Regular Season Doubleheader
Next Home Action:
September 19 vs. Mohawk Mountaineers (7 p.m.) @ Durham Field
* 2008 Home Opener & DC Alumni Game
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Scott Dennis
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Durham College and UOIT Athletics
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