WASHINGTON - The Georgetown University softball team lost a pair of contests at the Scarlet Knight Classic in Piscataway, New Jersey on Sunday. The games were moved to Sunday due to inclement weather in the region. The Hoyas fell 8-6 to Lehigh in the first game, before dropping a 9-1 decision to host Rutgers in the second contest. With the results, the Blue & Gray completed nonconference play and moved to 15-21 on the year.
GAME 1 - GEORGETOWN 6, LEHIGH 8
Hoya Highlights
- Emily Strittmatter led the way going 2-for-4 with two RBIs, while Gabby Park was also 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored as well as a triple.
- Devyn Johnson was 1-for-3 on the day with a home run resulting in three RBIs and a run scored.
How it Happened
- Lehigh (23-26) jumped out to a 3-0 lead with a trio of runs in the first.
- The Hoyas answered back in the top of the fourth when Strittmatter brought Park home on a ground ball to the shortstop.
- Johnson followed that up with a three-run homer over the left field wall to put the Blue & Gray on top 4-3.
- In the next inning, Park's triple to right allowed Turner to run home, and a Strittmatter double brought Park home again as the Hoyas had the 6-3 advantage.
- The Mountain Hawks answered with home runs in the fifth and sixth innings to regain the lead and eventually take the game, 8-6.
GAME 2 - GEORGETOWN 1, RUTGERS 9
Hoya Highlights
How it Happened
- Rutgers (25-25) put six on the board before the Hoyas scored a run.
- In the top of the sixth, a fielder's choice from Koo moved Francis to third and brought Park home.
- Despite the run, the Hoyas would not be able to add any more as the Scarlet Knights added two in the bottom of the inning to end the game 9-1.
Up Next
- The Hoyas have a midweek BIG EAST series scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday as the squad travels to Providence to take on the Friars.
- Tuesday's doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
- The series was moved later in the season due to inclement weather earlier in the year.
- Links to the ESPN+ broadcasts and live stats will be available on GUHoyas.com.