Sanford, FL- The Saints played their second matchup of the day at the Courney Miller Invitational against Chipola College.  It was a hard-fought game classic softball with strong defense and breakthrough hitting.  The Saints were able to their first win of the day after losing 5-7 against Gulf Coast State.  The final score of this contest was 4-3 (Saints).

How It Happened

The Saints struck first scoring two runs in the 1st inning.  On a single by Karris Rhine Alexis Daphney scored making the score 2-0 (Saints). 

Chipola scored twice in the 3rd inning (2-2).  In the top of the 4th inning H Bibbs singled on a ground ball to the right fielder Madi Conway. Paula Ocrospoma scored a run putting Chipola ahead (3-2).      

It wasn't until the 6th inning that the Saints would score another run.  Kamaya Cohen hit a RBI double to left field and scoring Aliana Mercado and Sydney Fowler.  

Mallory Forrester came in to relieve Ryleigh Bauer to close the game out successfully.  Saints win over Chipola 4-3.

Quote From Coach Webster  

"We had a great team comeback.  It was good to see grit from the kids in game two and overcome a lot of adversity.  Mallory Forrester came up big in a big moment for us, which was great to see."

Up Next 

The Saints will face Daytona State College at home on Tuesday 2/27 in a double header.  The first pitch is set for 1PM EST.