Softball Defeated by Nationally-Ranked Corning
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hudson Valley Community College
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Corning Community College
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2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Corning Community College
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1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
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Hudson Valley Community College
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
CONTACT: Adam Sopris, a.sopris@hvcc.edu, 518-629-7898 or 518-416-2137
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Monday, April 10, 2023
The Hudson Valley Community College softball program dropped two games against nationally-ranked Corning on Monday afternoon.
GAME ONE: Corning 9, Hudson Valley 1 (6 Innings)
As a team, Hudson Valley scored one run on two hits and had three defensive errors, giving a powerful Corning offense additional opportunity to attack, which they ultimately did as they tallied nine runs on nine hits.
The Vikings jumped on the board in the second inning when Gianna Bucciero launched a solo home run over the left field fence. Kaylee LaForest also recorded a hit as she finished 1-for-2 at the plate with a walk and a strikeout. Carly Gemmett took the loss as she surrendered seven runs on five hits in four innings.
GAME TWO: Corning 10, Hudson Valley 2 (5 Innings)
Hudson Valley allowed six runs in the fifth inning, which allowed Corning to open up the game after leading 4-1 after four innings.
Following the six-run inning, the Vikings scored one more run in the bottom of the fifth inning when Jody Rogers scored on an RBI single to centerfield by Abby Campbell. Rogers also earned an RBI on a fielder's choice in the second inning when she batted in Kaylee LaForest for the Vikings's first run of the game.
Kate Mannis took the loss in the circle for Hudson Valley as she pitched three innings and allowed four runs on five hits. Gianna Bucciero and Carly Gemmett combined forces to close of the final two innings.
ON DECK:
The softball program returns to the field on Thursday, April 13 when they welcome Monroe College to Troy, NY for a doubleheader at the Vikings Softball Field beginning at 3 p.m.