2017
10 THE JUSTICE ● Sports ● Tuesday, april 4, 2017
SOFTBALL: Team strives to continue recent streak CONTINUED FROM 16 Judges 11, Lesley 0 The squad easily handled the Lynx pitching staff, busting open for 11 runs and shutting out the team in five easy innings. Catcher Keri Lehtonen ’19 started the day off in a hurry, bashing a double to lead off the series. After a bunt and a pop-up, the Judges had their first run of the day safe at home. Todd started the day on the mound, holding the Lynx offense to three hits and two walks, improving to 3-1 on the year and notching a 0.88 ERA. The sensational rookie class took
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the game by the helm, with Todd and Ross smashing back-to-back homers in the third inning. The feat marked the first home runs for both players, a mark sure to be repeated in the coming games. The Judges came away with 15 total hits, a smidge under their 16hit performance in the next game. Outfielder Taylor Simala ’20 accounted for three of those 15 hits, scoring three runs for the Judges after reaching base on each of her three at-bats. The Judges improve to 6-4 on the season and will look to continue their streak against Framingham State University today at 4 p.m.
PRO SPORTS: Bruins look to grab final BASEBALL: Players will wild card spot as work to get out of slump season concludes
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QUICK HANDS: Veteran infielder Marvic Gomez ’17 turns and connects on a pitch in a home game on March 30, 2016.
CONTINUED FROM 16
CONTINUED FROM 16 difference between winning and placing in the Atlantic Division, as they currently only trail behind the Toronto Maple Leafs by one point for third place, or losing and ruining their chances of a guaranteed spot in the wild card for a possible chance to make it into the playoffs. The fate of the Bruins’ season truly lies in their concluding performances that remain this year. The Bruins have fought hard this
season. With six games remaining to obtain eight points though, they will certainly be tested. It will require a continuation of hard work and determination, but most importantly they will have to work together as a unit on the ice. The Bruins cannot solely depend on Rask to send them into the playoffs, and they will need to support their clutch goaltender on both ends of the ice. However, a playoff spot is well deserved if they continue to work as hard as they have and perfect their plays.
innings of work. While the Judges’ first-year pitchers were unable to find much success this past weekend, they are still growing and developing in their collegiate careers. Fans should be most excited about the team having all of these young arms on the roster; the pitchers will be able to polish their stuff and gain experience over the next four years to eventually put the squad on top. At the plate, Oppenheimer came up clutch once again with a double, his third of the year. He has already developed into a dependable offensive force in his first year on the team and
should be exciting to watch as his career unfolds. Judges 7, Case 8 The Judges showed some life in their first exciting game on Saturday at Case as they extended the battle to extra innings. Despite some impressive showings from the squad, the Judges lost the high-scoring affair 8-7 in the 10th inning. Brandeis had an extremely solid day at the plate as it notched 10 hits to drive in seven runs. Third baseman Kyle Lussier ’19, right fielder Dan O’Leary ’20 and center fielder Ryan Tettemer ’17 provided the power for the Judges. The three combined for
six hits, including a pair of doubles and five runs batted in on the day. Lopez shined with the bat in his hands as well, going two for four at the plate with a pair of RBIs and a run scored. Despite the offensive display, the team was unable to come out on top due to their fielding. Five errors led to five unearned runs for the pitching staff, which ultimately led to the loss. While the team has been unable to find success lately, they are stacked with first-year talent and have all the necessary pieces in place to become a dominant group. Brandeis will next play against Clark University on Wednesday.
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