SOFTBALL SWEEPS FINAL DAY IN FLORIDA

The Anna Maria softball team closed out the last day of their spring break tournament with two wins.

Game 1

The Anna maria Softball team started their last day of spring break games off against the Spartans of Dubuque University. The AMCATS won the game 1-0.

Both teams battled in a tightly contested pitching duel through the early innings, with neither side able to break through offensively. The Spartans threatened at times, tallying six hits in the contest, but the AMCATS defense held firm to keep the game scoreless.

Anna Maria finally broke through in the sixth inning when Madisyn Crossman delivered the decisive swing of the game, launching a solo home run to give the AMCATS a 1–0 lead. The blast proved to be the difference as the AMCATS held on for the victory.

Crossman led the offense, finishing 1-for-3 with a home run and the lone RBI of the game. Meaghan Doyle added a strong performance at the plate, going 2-for-3, while the AMCATS recorded three total hits.

In the circle, Makenna Lovelette turned in an outstanding performance. The right-hander tossed a complete-game shutout, allowing six hits while striking out four to earn the win.

Defensively, Anna Maria also turned in several key plays to keep the Spartans off the scoreboard throughout the contest.

Game 2

In the final game of the tournament the AMCATS took on the Blue Streaks of John Carroll University. The AMCATS won the game 6-3.

Anna Maria jumped onto the scoreboard early and maintained control throughout the contest. The AMCATS opened the scoring in the first inning when Angela Marie Gilmartin reached on a fielder's choice, allowing Meaghan Doyle to score and give Anna Maria a 1–0 lead.

The AMCATS broke the game open in the third inning. Doyle delivered an RBI single to center field to score Emelia Carvalho, before Gilmartin followed with a two-run double to right field that brought Doyle and Ella Moon across the plate, extending the advantage to 4–0.

Anna Maria kept the momentum going in the next inning. Doyle led things off with a double to right field, and Madisyn Crossman brought her home with a single to third base, pushing the AMCATS' lead to 5–0.

The Blue Streaks responded with a run in the bottom of the fifth to cut the deficit to 5–1. However, the AMCATS answered right back, as Paige Stewart delivered an RBI single to center field that sent Emelia Carvalho home and extended the lead to 6–1.

John Carroll attempted a late rally with two runs in the seventh inning, but Anna Maria pitcher Mackenzie Evers shut the door to secure the victory, finishing the game with five strikeouts.

Up Next

On Saturday March 14th, 2025 the AMCATS softball team looks to travel to Worcester, MA to take on the Cougars of Clark University for a double header non-conference matchup. Opening Pitch for game one is set for 12:00pm.

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