Katie RennerSoftball Defeated by Post, 4-1 in Both Games
Philadelphia, PA- The Philadelphia University softball team (17-18, 8-10 CACC) dropped two home games by identical 4-1 scores to the Post University Eagles (21-15, 9-9 CACC) on Sunday afternoon. Freshman infielder Katie Renner (Berryville, VA/ Brunswick) went 4-6 at the plate to lead the Lady Rams.
Renner scored PhilaU's only run in game one on a failed pickoff attempt in the fourth inning. Freshman pitcher Ali Schmidt (Cordova, MD/ Easton) took the loss as she struck out eight and allowed four earned runs.
In the second game, Renner came through again to single in junior Kristyn Loughery (Phoenixville, PA/ Phoenixville) for the team's only score. Post came up with a run in the third inning to tie it and then one run in each of the final three innings to secure the 4-1 victory.
PhilaU freshman pitcher Amber Beauchemin (Galloway, NJ/ Absegami) took the loss in seven innings pitched.
The Lady Rams return to action on Wednesday (4/22) at Goldey-Beacom College for a 3:30 p.m. doubleheader.