Goldey-Beacom returned to action on Thursday, splitting a pair against non-conference opponent Millersville University by taking game one 2-0 and falling 5-1 in game two in Millersville, PA.
In game one, the Lightning took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning after sophomore Gwen Safin (Stroudsburg, PA.) homered to right field. In the fifth inning, a double to left-center field by senior Jaeda Henriquez (Jersey City, N.J.), scored freshman Carly Setting (Middletown, Del.) for the 2-0 final victory.
Senior Chrissy Jordan (Pasadena, MD.) connected for a pair of hits with Safin and Henriquez each recording an RBI.
Safin tossed a six-hit shutout with three strikeouts for the win (2-4).
In game two, Millersville took a 1-0 lead in the second inning after Gabi Turner scored on a wild pitch. The Marauders put up four more runs in the fifth inning capped by Alexis Harkins driving home on a wild pitch to exhaust the Lightning, 5-0.
Goldey-Beacom gained a run in the final inning when freshman Kelly Forrest (Middletown, Del.) reached on a fielder's choice, RBI single, scoring freshman Alex Lowry (Wenonah, N.J.), but it was not enough to stop Millersville's final 5-1 victory.
Freshman Morgan McLane (Clayton, Del.) pitched 4 2/3 innings (1-2), striking out a season-high eight hitters for the Lightning (7-6).
Gwen Safin on today's games, "I had an amazing time playing with my team the energy in the dugout and on the field is unmatched. My spirits are still high hours after and I can't wait to see where this team goes in the future!"
Goldey-Beacom on Saturday opens Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference play against Felician in Wood-Ridge, NJ, beginning at noon.
