Inconsistent Start for Gee-Gees Women's Fastball
from Scott Searle
The University of Ottawa Softball Gee-Gees started the 2007 campaign at home this weekend. They finished with a 2-2 record behind 2 wins against Windsor on Saturday and a pair of tough losses against the defending champion Mustangs from the University of Western Ontario . The inconsistent play is to be expected from a very young Gee-Gee squad who are still growing accustomed to the pace of a University schedule.
The team started slow and fell behind 1-0 to the University of Windsor Lancers after an error and a pair of hits allowed the first batter of the game to score. A strong start from Jillian Taylor kept the Lancers at bay for 5 innings before they added 2 more runs in the top of the 6th inning. The Gee-Gees revealed their inexperience in a few key situations leaving the bases loaded once, and runners in scoring position on 2 other occasions. Marea Modutlwa and Lauren Dufort in their Gee-Gees debut played well as Marea ignited 2 rallies and Lauren delivered the crushing blow in the 6th inning with a 3 RBI double. The Lancers did well keeping the Gee-Gees off the score-sheet until the 6th inning when the Garnet and Grey turned a 4-3 lead into a 12-3 win. An RBI double from Lauren Dufort and an RBI triple from Sam Pantalone were icing on the Gee-Gees cake in the 6th inning in a game that was stopped early.
The Gee-Gees sent Emily Ernst to the circle for her first start in the OIWFA. She was very impressive behind a strong Gee-Gee defense, Emily had 9 strikeouts in a complete game 3 hit performance. She helped her own cause driving in the games first run, after Sam Pantalone led off the 2nd inning with a triple to left field. Marea Modutlwa continued her strong start with an RBI triple in the 6th inning to lead the Gee-Gees to a 4-0 win.
Ashley Sands took the start in the 3rd game against the University of Western Ontario who showed why they are the defending champions with a convincing 9-0 win behind a 1-hitter from Kristina Lemon. Elissa Sivel relieved Ashley in the 3rd and pitched very well for 4 innings keeping the potent Mustang offense to 2 runs. The Gee-Gees struggled with their offense while Lindsey McLaughlin showed why she was the back-to-back University of Ottawa CSC Female Athlete of the Year with a pair of hits and a walk in only her second day in a Mustang uniform. Seeing Lindsey across the diamond reminded the Gee-Gees about the work they must to in order to re-build their program to compete once again in the OIWFA.
The Gee-Gees started the 2nd game with a bang as they jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first inning behind a 2 RBI single from Lauren Dufort as she drove in Allie Rutherford who had a great weekend at the plate with 5 hits and Vanessa Homiak who had singled. Kristina Lemon, who took the ball again for the Mustangs settled down and kept the Gee-Gees to only 4 hits the rest of the way as Western cruised to a 8-2 win. Jillian Taylor relieved Elissa in the 3rd inning and pitched very well, allowing 2 runs in 4 innings.
A fair start for a team who is looking to re-build after losing 60% of its RBI’s from 2006. The team will look to learn from 2007, and look to compete again in 2008.
The Gee-Gees are at home again September 22 and 23 as they host the Waterloo Warriors and the Laurier Golden Hawks. The team is proud to announce that once again their have dedicated their game on Friday, September 21 against Carleton to Canadian Troops fighting overseas and at home. The Gee-Gees will wear special red shirts to show support for the men and women of the Canadian military. We are also hosting a Bridge to the Future Clinic from 9:00-11:30 on Saturday September 22 for all minor softball players in the Ottawa area. Admission is free and instruction will be given by Gee-Gee athletes and coaches.
Friday September 21 - Support our Troops Night vs. Carleton Kars RA Center
Saturday September 22 - Bridge to the Future 9:00-11:30 Pierre Rocque Park
Saturday September 22 - VS Laurier 2:00 and 4:00 Pierre Rocque Park
Sunday September 22 - VS Waterloo 12:00 and 2:00 Pierre Rocque Park
The University of Ottawa Softball Gee-Gees started the 2007 campaign at home this weekend. They finished with a 2-2 record behind 2 wins against Windsor on Saturday and a pair of tough losses against the defending champion Mustangs from the University of Western Ontario . The inconsistent play is to be expected from a very young Gee-Gee squad who are still growing accustomed to the pace of a University schedule.
The team started slow and fell behind 1-0 to the University of Windsor Lancers after an error and a pair of hits allowed the first batter of the game to score. A strong start from Jillian Taylor kept the Lancers at bay for 5 innings before they added 2 more runs in the top of the 6th inning. The Gee-Gees revealed their inexperience in a few key situations leaving the bases loaded once, and runners in scoring position on 2 other occasions. Marea Modutlwa and Lauren Dufort in their Gee-Gees debut played well as Marea ignited 2 rallies and Lauren delivered the crushing blow in the 6th inning with a 3 RBI double. The Lancers did well keeping the Gee-Gees off the score-sheet until the 6th inning when the Garnet and Grey turned a 4-3 lead into a 12-3 win. An RBI double from Lauren Dufort and an RBI triple from Sam Pantalone were icing on the Gee-Gees cake in the 6th inning in a game that was stopped early.
The Gee-Gees sent Emily Ernst to the circle for her first start in the OIWFA. She was very impressive behind a strong Gee-Gee defense, Emily had 9 strikeouts in a complete game 3 hit performance. She helped her own cause driving in the games first run, after Sam Pantalone led off the 2nd inning with a triple to left field. Marea Modutlwa continued her strong start with an RBI triple in the 6th inning to lead the Gee-Gees to a 4-0 win.
Ashley Sands took the start in the 3rd game against the University of Western Ontario who showed why they are the defending champions with a convincing 9-0 win behind a 1-hitter from Kristina Lemon. Elissa Sivel relieved Ashley in the 3rd and pitched very well for 4 innings keeping the potent Mustang offense to 2 runs. The Gee-Gees struggled with their offense while Lindsey McLaughlin showed why she was the back-to-back University of Ottawa CSC Female Athlete of the Year with a pair of hits and a walk in only her second day in a Mustang uniform. Seeing Lindsey across the diamond reminded the Gee-Gees about the work they must to in order to re-build their program to compete once again in the OIWFA.
The Gee-Gees started the 2nd game with a bang as they jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first inning behind a 2 RBI single from Lauren Dufort as she drove in Allie Rutherford who had a great weekend at the plate with 5 hits and Vanessa Homiak who had singled. Kristina Lemon, who took the ball again for the Mustangs settled down and kept the Gee-Gees to only 4 hits the rest of the way as Western cruised to a 8-2 win. Jillian Taylor relieved Elissa in the 3rd inning and pitched very well, allowing 2 runs in 4 innings.
A fair start for a team who is looking to re-build after losing 60% of its RBI’s from 2006. The team will look to learn from 2007, and look to compete again in 2008.
The Gee-Gees are at home again September 22 and 23 as they host the Waterloo Warriors and the Laurier Golden Hawks. The team is proud to announce that once again their have dedicated their game on Friday, September 21 against Carleton to Canadian Troops fighting overseas and at home. The Gee-Gees will wear special red shirts to show support for the men and women of the Canadian military. We are also hosting a Bridge to the Future Clinic from 9:00-11:30 on Saturday September 22 for all minor softball players in the Ottawa area. Admission is free and instruction will be given by Gee-Gee athletes and coaches.
Friday September 21 - Support our Troops Night vs. Carleton Kars RA Center
Saturday September 22 - Bridge to the Future 9:00-11:30 Pierre Rocque Park
Saturday September 22 - VS Laurier 2:00 and 4:00 Pierre Rocque Park
Sunday September 22 - VS Waterloo 12:00 and 2:00 Pierre Rocque Park
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