University of Louisville
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Softball Splits Boston College Doubleheader
April 26, 2015 | Softball
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The University of Louisville softball team split a doubleheader with Boston College Sunday afternoon at Ulmer Stadium. The Cardinals (27-15, 14-6 ACC) clinched the series with a 1-0 win in the first game while the Eagles (21-21, 4-14) took the second game 3-0.
"I thought their pitcher did a great job today," said UofL head coach Sandy Pearsall. "The first game was a close one and we did what we needed to do to get the win, but we made poor adjustments in the second game. We had some key errors that really hurt us."
Louisville 1-Boston College 0 (PDF) 
Sophomore Jordan McNary went 3 for 3 with a run and Maryssa Becker tossed a three-hit shutout to lift Louisville to a 1-0 series-clinching win over Boston College.
The Cardinals jumped to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first when McNary was safe at first on an infield hit and stole second. One out later, Becker delivered an RBI single for the only run of the game. Louisville went on to put two more runners on in the first, but could not capitalize.
After allowing a leadoff single in the first, Becker retired the next 11 batters before a hit by Jordan Chimento and a walk to Chloe Sharabba put two runners on for the Eagles. An error advanced the runners, but Becker got a groundout to end the threat.
A walk to Kelsi Jones followed by a McNary's single put two on for Louisville in the second. McNary registered her third hit of the game and took second on Whitney Arion's sacrifice bunt in the fifth, but the score remained 1-0.
Becker (13-5) got the complete game shutout, scattering three hits and striking out five.
Allyson Frei took the loss, giving up one earned run on five hits and striking out seven in 6.0 innings of work. Chimento went 2 for 3 to lead the Eagles at the plate.
Boston College 3 - Louisville 0 (PDF)
In game two of Sunday's doubleheader the teams played through two scoreless innings before Boston College broke through with a run in the third. Taylor Coroneos reached on an error to lead off the frame and took second on Madison Paulson's sacrifice bunt. Chloe Dubocq's fielder's choice saw Corneos safe on a play at third and Megan Cooley's base hit plated Coroneos to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead.
With two outs in the fourth inning, Chloe Sharabba was hit by a pitch and came home on a triple by Tatiana Cortez to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead.
Boston College's final run came in the sixth when Jordan Chimento delivered a one-out single and a two-base error sent her to third when Sharabba reached on a fielder's choice. An RBI single by Cortez made the score 3-0.
Louisville had a runner in scoring position in the first, third and fifth innings, but Frei and BC defense held the Cardinals in check to win the series finale.
Shelby McCombs (8-5) took the loss, allowing three runs, one earned, on five hits and striking out two in 5.1 innings of work. Becker held the Eagles scoreless and gave up one hit in 1.2 innings of relief.
Frei (15-14) went the distance to get the win, surrendering five hits and striking out six. Cortez went 2 for 3 with three RBIs to pace the Eagles offensively.
Louisville will return to action on Wednesday, April 29 when Western Kentucky visits Ulmer Stadium for a 6 p.m. first pitch.
NOTES: Prior to the game, the Cardinals honored seniors Whitney Arion, Brittany Duncan, Kelsi Jones and Kayla Soles. The team wore wear custom-made pink uniforms and held a silent auction to raise money for cancer survivors for the Live Strong Foundation through the Louisville YMCA.
Senior Salute
The senior class of 2015 has helped the Cardinals to 165 wins, two conference tournament titles, one regular season conference championship, and three NCAA regional appearances. During the last four years, Louisville has spent 34 weeks in the top 25 reaching as high as seventh in the nation and staying in the top 10 during nine ranking periods.
#45 Brittany Duncan (Fairborn, Ohio)
Duncan played her first two collegiate seasons at Valparaiso where she earned NFCA All-Midwest Region honors as a freshman. She joined the Cardinals in 2014 and made an immediate impact, leading the team with 41 RBIs and finishing second on the team with 10 home runs. She also set a school record with 48 walks on the season and currently stands 10th on the school's career list for walks.
The 2014 American Athletic Conference All-Tournament selection opened the 2015 season with a home run, but has battled injury for the majority of the year. She returned to the starting lineup on April 21.
The physical education major is a two-time athletic director's honor roll selection.
#23 Kelsi Jones (Carmel, Ind)
Jones joined the Cardinals in 2014 after two seasons at Missouri and immediately stepped into a starting role. As a junior, she led the team with 11 home runs and was second on the team in RBIs and doubles. The speedy outfielder tied a school record with three stolen bases in a game en route to leading the Cardinals with 11 on the season. She became Louisville's first - and the inaugural - American Athletic Conference Player of the Week in 2014 and was Louisville's first ACC Player of the Week in 2015. She currently leads the ACC with 17 doubles and leads the team in batting average, runs and stolen bases.
The psychology major was named to the American Athletic Conference all-academic team and is a three-time Athletic Director's honor roll and Dean's List selection.
#14 Kayla Soles (New Egypt, N.J.)
Soles is a four-year starter from New Egypt, New Jersey. She began her career as the Cardinals' third baseman, but made the move to the outfield last season. She has emerged as one of Louisville' most versatile players, having seen time at third base, second base and all three outfield positions. She has launched 16 career home runs - registering her first grand slam in the win over Illinois State this season.
The 2014 American Athletic Conference second team selection also earned all-tournament team honors during the Cardinals championship run.
As a member of Louisville's Student Athlete Advisory Committee she also serves as one of two Cardinal student-athlete representatives to the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The justice administration major is a five-time athletic director's honor roll selection and was named to the American Athletic Conference all-academic team after being a two-time BIG EAST all-academic team selection. She was an NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete in 2012.
#20 Whitney Arion (Delphi, Ind.)
As a freshman, Arion took over as the Cardinals' starting shortstop. In the past four years, she has played in every game, starting all but one. With 217 career starts, she needs four more to become one of Louisville's top 10 career leaders in that category.
She has earned all-conference honors during each of her seasons thus far, earning all BIG EAST honors in 2012 and 2013 and taking home all-American Athletic Conference honors in 2014. One of the Cardinals' most consistent offensive players, she ranks among Louisville's career leaders in several categories including fourth in assists, eighth in RBIs, walks and sacrifice hits. She currently stands at tenth on the all-time list with 24 home runs.
The communications major is a three-time all-conference academic team selection and has been named to the Athletic Director's honor roll six times.
