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Durham Lords Media Release
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Durham runs over Mohawk College in Women's Fastball Action

Women’s Fastball: Durham defeated Mohawk 16-0

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Durham College women’s fastball team looked very impressive on Tuesday night as they shutout the Mohawk Mountaineers 16-0 in Hamilton.

”It was an excellent effort put forward by the entire lineup tonight,” said Durham College head coach Jim Nemish. “A complete game in all areas by everyone. A total team effort.”

Freshman pitcher Janna Hagan of Sherwood Park, Albt. did not let the cool temperature slow her down as she threw a one hitter, facing only thirteen Mohawk hitters over four innings before the game was called due to the mercy rule.

Although the final score was one-sided, the Lords and Mountaineers played the first two innings to a scoreless draw. The Durham bats would eventually heat up in the top of the third inning as the Lords scored three runs, led by Erin Dewey's (Port Hope, Ont.) two run triple.

Durham would break things wide open in the top of the fourth scoring 13 runs to take a commanding 16-0 lead. The inning was highlighted by back-to-back home runs from Dewey and Samantha Roelofsen (Alma, Ont.).

The Lords 16 run outburst was led by Erin Dewey who went 4-for-4 with four RBI’s. Dewey would finish a double shy of the cycle.

Other top hitters on the night included Erica Dewey (Port Hope, Ont.), who went 2-for-3 with two RBI’s and Roelofsen who was 2-for-3. Hagan and Jodi Lang (Walkerton, Ont.) finished with a pair of singles apiece at the plate.

The Lords will now look ahead to the weekend where they return home to Durham Field. Conestoga will visit Oshawa on Friday, October 2 for an evening affair beginning at 6:30 p.m. The defending OCAA champion St. Clair Saints will take on the Lords on Saturday, October 3 for a doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m. Saturday’s game will be minor fastball day at the ballpark.

A QUICK LOOK AT THE DURHAM LORDS
Overall Record: 10-3
Conference Record: 5-1

Next Home Game: Friday, October 2 vs. Conestoga (6:30 p.m.)
September, October 3 vs. St. Clair (DH) 12/2 p.m. *Minor Fastball Day

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
905.721.3117 (F)