ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Eckerd softball team dropped an SSC contest against Barry on Saturday afternoon at the Turley Athletic Complex, as the Buccaneers tossed a no-hitter in an 8-0, five-inning decision.
Barry struck first with two runs in the opening frame with a two-RBI single. A five-run second inning blew the game open as the Buccaneers took a 7-0 lead with a pair of two-run singles and an RBI single. BU added another run in the third via an RBI double.
The Tritons' best chance to score came in the third stanza, with Hannah Burge drawing a walk, later stealing second, and reaching third when Megan Diaz grounded out, but Eckerd could not push her run across.
HOW IT ENDED
FINAL: Barry 8, Eckerd 0 (5 Innings)
WP: Barnhart (18-12) LP: Benefield (1-5)
RECORDS: Eckerd 16-23 (5-20 SSC); Barry 26-20 (13-12 SSC)
NOTES AND NUMBERS
- Burge was the Tritons' only base-runner, drawing a walk in the third.
- Benefield pitched a complete game, allowing seven earned runs and 10 hits.
- The second game of the doubleheader was halted due to weather in the top of the first, with the Buccaneers holding a 2-0 lead. The game will be continued tomorrow morning.
UP NEXT
The Tritons continue the series against Barry with a doubleheader slated for Sunday at 12:00 PM.
