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In print | Published April 23, 2009

The Swarthmore softball team (12-19, 2-10 CC) was defeated by Gettysburg (7-4-1 CC) in two close contests on the road this Sunday, bringing the team’s record to 2-10 in the Centennial Conference and 12-19 overall.

Gettysburg scored an early run in the first inning, but Swarthmore managed to tie it up in the seventh, with Kathryn Riley ’10 scoring the run. Unfortunately, this effort wasn’t enough as Gettysburg managed to sneak in one more run at the bottom of the seventh. Melissa Emmerson ’11 had two hits in the loss.

The second contest was also a tight, low-scoring game, but also ended with a victory for the Bullets, as they were able to squeak by the Garnet by a score of 3-2.

Swarthmore players Krista Scheirer ’11, Maggie Vizcarra ’11, Michele Perch ’10 and Zoe Hendrickson ’11 all secured hits for the Garnet in this game.

The day before, at Franklin and Marshall (4-8 CC), Swarthmore split a doubleheader, winning the first game 5-2 and losing the second 6-2. Though the Diplomats established an early two-run lead, Swarthmore stepped up its game and fought back.

Kira Kern ’11 emerged from the first game with two hits and a run. Teammates Lauren Walker ’09, Scheirer and Riley also secured a hit each.

Marley Spector ’12 held her own on the mound against the Diplomats, vitally aiding her team to victory in the first game.

In the words of Hendrickson: “Marley Spector has pitched several incredible games and deserves to be recognized. She always has such a positive attitude, and I really admire her.”

Though the season may be winding down in terms of days, it is far from over. Swarthmore has three important conference double headers just on the horizon, and is hoping for favorable outcomes in all of them, even though they have been eliminated from playoff contention.

“I think that our team is up for the challenge, and I look forward to finishing the season on a high note,” said Riley of the remainder of the season.

Also fresh on everyone’s minds as the end of the season looms is the departure of the team’s four seniors: Kristin Caspar, Christine Sendelsky, Alexandra Zelaski and Walker.

Hendrickson noted that the contributions of the graduating class extended beyond the diamond.
“Our seniors this year have helped to change our program dramatically,” she said.

“Their hard work allowed me to walk into a winning program, and their outreach to young players has really made this program special,” Riley added regarding the role of the seniors on the development of the team.

The Swarthmore softball team will compete against Tri-Co rival Haverford this Saturday at 1 p.m. before taking on the McDaniel in a double header on Sunday at the Clothier Fields.

Between games, the team’s four seniors will be honored for their dedication and hard work for the team.

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