Post by Homer Hawks Site Administrator on Feb 16, 2008 16:41:39 GMT -5
Loyola Puts Up Fight, Falls To No. 11/14 Washington, 3-0, In Opener
Amy Solava allows only three hits and fans five in complete-game effort
Feb. 8, 2008
Box Score
LAS VEGAS - A year removed from knocking off three nationally ranked teams, the Loyola University Chicago (0-1) softball team lifted the lid on the 2008 season this morning by dropping a 3-0 decision to No. 11/14 Washington (1-0) at the Sportco Spring Kick-Off Classic hosted by UNLV. Six Ramblers pounded out hits as Loyola had numerous chances to score a run, but was unable to capitalize on the opportunities.
One of those golden opportunities came in the top of the first inning when Kat Krause led off with an infield hit and would later to steal both second and third base. However, Krause was called out for leaving third early, spoiling a single by Amy Solava that could have plated a run.
Washington drew first blood, scoring a run without the benefit of a hit, in the bottom of the second inning. After Loyola was unable to push a run across despite having a runner on second with one out in the third, the Huskies added a pair of insurance runs in the fourth inning to take a 3-0 lead.
Loyola mounted one more major threat in the top of the sixth. Angie Funston led off with a single and moved to second on Krause's groundout. A single by Ellen Kresl gave the Ramblers runners at the corners with one out, but Caitlin Noble wiggled her way out of trouble by striking out the next two Ramblers to preserve the lead.
Solava was impressive in the circle for Loyola despite struggling with her control. Although she issued seven walks, the right-hander allowed only three hits and stuck out five, while allowing only one earned run.
Loyola continues play at the tournament this afternoon when it faces host UNLV at 4:45 p.m. Pacific.
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Ramblers Rally For 3-2 Victory Over Texas Tech
Angie Funston goes 2 for 4 and drives in winning run in 7th inning
Feb. 9, 2008
Box Score
LAS VEGAS - Angie Funston's RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning helped Loyola University Chicago (2-1) cap a late rally and earn a 3-2 victory over Texas Tech at the Sportco Spring Kick-off Classic this morning. Funston finished the day 2 for 4 and Amy Solava tossed six innings without allowing an earned run en route to the win.
After the team played four scoreless innings, Texas Tech jumped on the board in the top of the fifth, plating a pair of runs thanks to two Loyola errors.
The resilient Ramblers evened the score in the bottom of the sixth as Ellen Kresl delivered a run-scoring single and Kat Krause scored on a wild pitch. After holding the Red Raiders at bay in the top of the seventh, Loyola got things started right from the get-go in the bottom half of the inning. Kaycee Tharp led off with a single up the middle and moved to second base on a throwing error. Haley Ambrosch's sacrifice pushed Tharp to third base and following a line-out by Solava, Funston ripped a single to right to score Tharp and give the Ramblers their second straight win.
Loyola plays No. 2/3 Arizona State this afternoon.
Amy Solava allows only three hits and fans five in complete-game effort
Feb. 8, 2008
Box Score
LAS VEGAS - A year removed from knocking off three nationally ranked teams, the Loyola University Chicago (0-1) softball team lifted the lid on the 2008 season this morning by dropping a 3-0 decision to No. 11/14 Washington (1-0) at the Sportco Spring Kick-Off Classic hosted by UNLV. Six Ramblers pounded out hits as Loyola had numerous chances to score a run, but was unable to capitalize on the opportunities.
One of those golden opportunities came in the top of the first inning when Kat Krause led off with an infield hit and would later to steal both second and third base. However, Krause was called out for leaving third early, spoiling a single by Amy Solava that could have plated a run.
Washington drew first blood, scoring a run without the benefit of a hit, in the bottom of the second inning. After Loyola was unable to push a run across despite having a runner on second with one out in the third, the Huskies added a pair of insurance runs in the fourth inning to take a 3-0 lead.
Loyola mounted one more major threat in the top of the sixth. Angie Funston led off with a single and moved to second on Krause's groundout. A single by Ellen Kresl gave the Ramblers runners at the corners with one out, but Caitlin Noble wiggled her way out of trouble by striking out the next two Ramblers to preserve the lead.
Solava was impressive in the circle for Loyola despite struggling with her control. Although she issued seven walks, the right-hander allowed only three hits and stuck out five, while allowing only one earned run.
Loyola continues play at the tournament this afternoon when it faces host UNLV at 4:45 p.m. Pacific.
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Ramblers Rally For 3-2 Victory Over Texas Tech
Angie Funston goes 2 for 4 and drives in winning run in 7th inning
Feb. 9, 2008
Box Score
LAS VEGAS - Angie Funston's RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning helped Loyola University Chicago (2-1) cap a late rally and earn a 3-2 victory over Texas Tech at the Sportco Spring Kick-off Classic this morning. Funston finished the day 2 for 4 and Amy Solava tossed six innings without allowing an earned run en route to the win.
After the team played four scoreless innings, Texas Tech jumped on the board in the top of the fifth, plating a pair of runs thanks to two Loyola errors.
The resilient Ramblers evened the score in the bottom of the sixth as Ellen Kresl delivered a run-scoring single and Kat Krause scored on a wild pitch. After holding the Red Raiders at bay in the top of the seventh, Loyola got things started right from the get-go in the bottom half of the inning. Kaycee Tharp led off with a single up the middle and moved to second base on a throwing error. Haley Ambrosch's sacrifice pushed Tharp to third base and following a line-out by Solava, Funston ripped a single to right to score Tharp and give the Ramblers their second straight win.
Loyola plays No. 2/3 Arizona State this afternoon.