SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The UNC Pembroke softball team tacked up three runs in the first inning of game one and used 11 hits to capture a 6-1 victory over Converse on Sunday afternoon. The Braves logged 10 hits in game two and allowed just five Converse hits to secure the twinbill sweep 3-0 in the back half of the doubleheader.
The sweep for the Braves (7-3) marks the best start in program history since the 2017 season. The setback for the Valkyries marks the fourth straight loss this season.
More information on the series will be available at a later time.
| DOUBLEHEADER SUMMARY |
| GAME 1 FINAL |
UNC Pembroke 6, Converse 1 |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Raygan Larson (3-1), LP: Jordan Moore (0-1) |
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| GAME 2 FINAL |
UNC Pembroke 3, Converse 0 |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Jordan Hall (4-0) LP: Reagan Owens (0-1) SV: Abby White (2) |
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| RECORDS |
UNC Pembroke (7-3), Converse (3-7) |
| UNCP LEADERS (GAME 1) |
CONVERSE LEADERS (GAME 1) |
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Alex Watkins 2-4, 2 RBI
Emily Biddle 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Jordan Adcox 1-4, 2B, RBI
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Brooklyn McElrath 2-3, 2B
Grace McKinney 2-3, RBI |
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| UNCP LEADERS (GAME 2) |
CONVERSE LEADERS (GAME 2) |
Tatum Brummitt 2-4, 2B, RBI
Madison Dyson 2-3, RBI |
Maria Luce 2-3
Allison Plafcan 2-3 |
| UP NEXT |
| The Braves will return to action on Friday at home against Coker (4-4). First pitch of the twinbill is set for 2 p.m. at the UNCP Softball Field. The event is closed and spectators will not be admitted. |
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