BOCA RATON, Fla. — The Palm Beach Atlantic softball team secured a 4-0 victory over Lynn University at Messinger Stadium. The win was highlighted by the Sailfish's strong performance, as they recorded seven hits and executed five stolen bases, while
Lauren Allen pitched a complete-game shutout.
PBA secured a decisive victory with a 4-0 final score. The third inning was pivotal for the 'Fish, starting with
Rhiannon Sibbett's walk and subsequent stolen base.
Miranda Rollins reached on a fielding error, allowing Sibbett to advance to third. A second error allowed Sibbett to score and Rollins to reach third.
Dianna Montidoro's bunt single brought in Rollins, and
Kaitlyn Campbell's bunt single advanced Montidoro to third.
Addley Dean's single to right field drove Montidoro home, ending the inning with PBA leading 3-0.
In the sixth inning, Aliyah Navarro singled and was replaced by pinch runner
Savanna Lee, who advanced on a sacrifice bunt and scored on a throwing error by the catcher. This increased the Sailfish's lead to 4-0.
Lauren Allen pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only four hits and striking out three batters.
Montidoro recorded two hits and drove in one run, contributing to her team's offensive effort. This game extended her streak of achieving at least two hits to three consecutive games, highlighting her consistent performance at the plate.
Kaitlyn Campbell also added two hits and successfully stole a base, showcasing her speed on the field.
Rylee Little notched a double among her contributions, reaching base with a hit and a walk. Allen pitched a complete game, allowing no earned runs and striking out three batters over seven innings, leading her team to victory.
PBA plays two more agains Lynn on Saturday. First pitch of tomorrow's doubleheader is 12 p.m.