2008 Woodie Awards
Gorloks split two with reigning SLIAC champs
SOFTBALL
By: Karen McGlenn
Issue date: 4/6/06 Section: Sports
Perfect weather and plenty of action made for a great Webster softball doubleheader April 1 at Maryville University. Webster (9-9) took the first game 2-1 and Maryville (8-12) won the second 10-6. These games opened the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference season for both teams.
With sophomore Gail Vogt on the mound and some good defense, the Gorloks kept the Saints in check for four innings. With a tied score, a lead off homer from junior Kelli Dean in the top of the fifth put Webster up 2-1. Head Coach Brett Swip said it was appropriate for one of the team captains to give them the lead.
"Tough games need leaders," Swip said. "Kelli Dean stepped up for us today."
Maryville rallied in the bottom of the sixth. A couple of hits put runners in scoring position, but the Saints were unable to bring any of them home.
Dean has been playing with a recovering arm after having shoulder surgery in October. Initial extensive therapy has given way to throwing therapy.
"It hasn't affected my hitting," Dean said. "Just my throwing."
Vogt allowed only two hits in the game. "I put my all into my game," Vogt said. "You have to give the team everything you can possibly give them."
Swip said the team concentrated on staying "mentally tough for 21 outs."
"We saw what we have been working on come to fruition,"
Swip said.
The second game of the conference doubleheader proved to be more dramatic. Batting as visitors, a big first inning gave Maryville a huge advantage.
With sophomore pitcher Maria Hibbard throwing for
Webster, Maryville scored two runs on a hard double to left.
The Gorloks answered back in their half of the first. A line drive double from junior Jenn Brandenburger brought home freshman Dana Vahey to make the score 3-1.
In the bottom of the second, the Saints' third basemen committed an error on a bunt by sophomore Lara Reed, allowing Dean to reach third. After an RBI single from sophomore Lindsay Fleck, the Gorloks left two stranded to end the second inning.
With sophomore Gail Vogt on the mound and some good defense, the Gorloks kept the Saints in check for four innings. With a tied score, a lead off homer from junior Kelli Dean in the top of the fifth put Webster up 2-1. Head Coach Brett Swip said it was appropriate for one of the team captains to give them the lead.
"Tough games need leaders," Swip said. "Kelli Dean stepped up for us today."
Maryville rallied in the bottom of the sixth. A couple of hits put runners in scoring position, but the Saints were unable to bring any of them home.
Dean has been playing with a recovering arm after having shoulder surgery in October. Initial extensive therapy has given way to throwing therapy.
"It hasn't affected my hitting," Dean said. "Just my throwing."
Vogt allowed only two hits in the game. "I put my all into my game," Vogt said. "You have to give the team everything you can possibly give them."
Swip said the team concentrated on staying "mentally tough for 21 outs."
"We saw what we have been working on come to fruition,"
Swip said.
The second game of the conference doubleheader proved to be more dramatic. Batting as visitors, a big first inning gave Maryville a huge advantage.
With sophomore pitcher Maria Hibbard throwing for
Webster, Maryville scored two runs on a hard double to left.
The Gorloks answered back in their half of the first. A line drive double from junior Jenn Brandenburger brought home freshman Dana Vahey to make the score 3-1.
In the bottom of the second, the Saints' third basemen committed an error on a bunt by sophomore Lara Reed, allowing Dean to reach third. After an RBI single from sophomore Lindsay Fleck, the Gorloks left two stranded to end the second inning.