NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale softball team dominated Central Connecticut State, 12-2, at 5K Corral Field, improving to 2-4 on the season while CCSU fell to 0-5.
Notable Performances
Game Summary
- B1 | Yale struck early as Elena Cross walked and later scored on a Fortini single. With the bases loaded, SJ Mull was hit by a pitch, bringing in another run. (YAL 2, CCSU 0)
- B2 | The Bulldogs extended their lead with back-to-back home runs—Woodridge crushed a two-run shot to left-center, followed by a solo homer from Lauren Perren. Yale added two more runs to take a commanding lead. (YAL 7, CCSU 0)
- T4 | CCSU got on the board with an RBI double. (YAL 7, CCSU 1)
- B4 | With two on, Elena Ohe ripped a two-run double to center. A steal and a Grace Westmoreland RBI single added to the tally, followed by a fielder's choice that plated another run. (YAL 12, CCSU 1)
- T5 | The Blue Devils managed another RBI double, but Yale's strong offense secured the home-opening win. (YAL 12, CCSU 2)
Notes
- Lauren Perren started her 100th career game and hit her third home run of the season (13th career).
- Ella Gandolfo recorded her first collegiate stolen base.
- Woodridge hit her first home run of the season (11th career).
- Emma Taylor earned her second win of the season in the circle.
Looking Ahead
Yale heads to Phoenix, Ariz., for a four-game stretch at the Sun Belt Invitational from Feb. 28–March 1.
