NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Katie Donahey delivered another standout performance, leading the Yale softball team to a 5-2 victory over Sacred Heart University. With the win, the Bulldogs improved to 6-9 overall, while the Pioneers dropped to 6-9.
Notable Performances
- Katie Donahey went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored, and two walks.
- Lauren Perren recorded a 2-for-4 performance with one RBI.
- The Bulldog Bullpen:
Game Summary
- B1 | Yale struck first as Grace Westmoreland lifted a sacrifice fly, bringing home a run for the early lead. (YAL 1, SHU 0)
- T5 | After three scoreless innings with just one combined hit between both teams, Sacred Heart broke through with a two-out, two-run home run to center. (SHU 2, YAL 1)
- B5 | The Bulldogs responded immediately. Katie Donahey singled and advanced to third on a left-field error, setting up Lauren Perren, who knocked in the tying run to give Yale new life. (YAL 2, SHU 2)
- B6 | Yale capitalized in its next at-bat. SJ Mull and Ava Kang reached on back-to-back singles, setting the stage for Donahey. On the first pitch, she launched a three-run home run over the left-field fence, putting the Bulldogs ahead. (YAL 5, SHU 2)
- T7 | Grace Westmoreland took the circle and retired all three batters in order to secure the win and earn her first collegiate save.
Bulldog Notes
Looking Ahead
The Bulldogs face a packed schedule in the upcoming week:
- Wednesday, March 12 at Providence (DH)
- Thursday, March 13 vs. Holy Cross (DH)
- Saturday, March 15 vs. Penn (DH)
- Sunday, March 16 vs. Penn
