MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Gettysburg College used a nine-run sixth inning to run by Montclair State University 15-10 in its opening game on Monday at the Fastpitch Dreams Classic. The 24th-ranked Bullets came up short in the second game of the day with King's (Pa.) College surging ahead late in a 14-7 decision.
Game One Summary
| Game 1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
R |
H |
E |
| #24 Gettysburg |
0 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
1 |
15 |
17 |
1 |
| Montclair State |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
10 |
15 |
3 |
Gettysburg's Top Performers
- Carlie Goldstein '25 (Verona, N.J./Verona): 2-4, 2B, Run, 3 RBI, HBP
- Giovanna Komst '24 (Londonderry, N.H./Londonderry): 3-5, 2B, 2 Runs, 2 RBI
- Elliana Hopple (Collegeville, Pa./The Episcopal Academy): 4-5, Run, 4 RBI
- Lauren O'Leary '25 (Manasquan, N.J./Jackson Memorial): 3-4, 2B, Run, RBI
Montclair State's Top Performers
- Alyssa Boroz: 3-5, 3B, 2B, 2 Runs, 5 RBI
- Danielle Sib: 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI
- Alexis Law: 3-4, 2 Runs
Breakdown
- Monday's opening game started quietly with the teams exchanging runs in the bottom of the first and the top of the second. The fireworks came in the third inning with the two offenses combining for nine runs and eight hits. The Bullets popped off first with Komst leading off with a single and coming around to score on a hit by junior Olivia Moser (Robbinsville, N.J./Robbinsville). Two more unearned runs came across on a two-run single by Hopple to put Gettysburg ahead 5-1.
- Montclair answered with five runs in the bottom of the inning to jump in front on the scoreboard. Kayla Cosent led off with a triple and scored on a double by Sib. Later in the inning, Boroz cleared the bases with a triple to put the Red Hawks back on top.
- Montclair would take a 9-5 lead with three runs in the fifth on back-to-back doubles by Boroz and Jenna Meluso.
- The Bullets erupted for nine runs in the top of the sixth. Gettysburg sent 14 batters to the plate and recorded seven hits, including two each by Hopple and O'Leary. Komst brought home two runs with a double and Goldstein cashed in two more runs to put the Orange and Blue ahead 14-9.
- Gettysburg tacked on an unearned run in the seventh to finish its scoring for the game.
Where the Series Stands
Gettysburg improved to 2-0 in the series with Montclair.
Game Two Summary
| Game 2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
R |
H |
E |
| #24 Gettysburg |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
11 |
5 |
| King's (Pa.) |
0 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
7 |
X |
14 |
9 |
1 |
Gettysburg's Top Performers
King's Top Performers
- Morgan Briggs: 3-4, Run, 2 RBI
- Molly Gillette: 2-3, 2 Runs, RBI, Walk
- Lindsey Leppo: 1-3, 3B, 3 Runs, RBI, Walk
Breakdown
- Trailing 1-0, Gettysburg capitalized on some wild pitching to score its first runs in the top of the third inning. Goldstein led off the frame with a single and pinch runner Nikki Caesar (Manorville, N.Y./Eastport South Manor) made her way around the bases with a steal and sacrifice before coming home on a wild pitch. Komst nearly duplicated the feat out of the lead-off spot, singling to right and stealing second base. After a single by Campana sent her to third, Komst scurried home on another wild pitch for a 2-1 lead.
- The Monarchs tied the game with a solo run in the home half of the third inning, but Gettysburg jumped back in front 4-2 thanks to a three consecutive hits in the fourth inning. Hopple led off with a double and came around to score on a single by Goldstein. O'Leary plated Goldstein with a triple to right field.
- King's stole the lead with five runs in the fourth inning. The Monarchs posted four singles in the frame, including a two-run hit by Bailey Loyack.
- The Bullets tied the game in dramatic fashion in the sixth inning. The first two batters in the inning reached base, but King's was on the verge of working out of the jam with a fly out to center field and a strikeout. The Monarchs couldn't escape, however, as O'Leary decked her first career home run to left field to tie the game 7-7.
- Gettysburg's luck ran out in the bottom of the inning as King's put up seven runs courtesy of one hit, four walks, and three errors.
Where the Series Stands
King's and Gettysburg met on the diamond for the first time since 2010. The Monarchs have won two of three meetings against the Bullets.
Next Up
Gettysburg continues its tournament schedule on Tuesday with games against Salem College at 9:30 a.m. and Penn State Abington at 1:30 p.m.
