Seawolves Get Shutout in Back to Back Games

Providence, RI. The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) softball team traveled to Rhode Island today to take on Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). After sweeping a double header this weekend, the Seawolves got swept themselves only recording 7 hits combined in both games. In the first game SMCC gave up 8 runs in the second inning to lose in 5 innings by a score of 10-0. In game 2, the Knights offense stayed hot as they beat the Seawolves 12-0 in 5 innings. 

In the first game of the double header the Seawolves were led in a losing effort by sophomore outfielder Antonetta Brown (Portland, ME) who went 2 for 2 at the plate and drew a walk. Freshman catcher Roberta Trafton (Corinth, ME) added a hit with freshman pitcher Lindsey Howell (Limington, ME) picked up the loss.

In the second game, the Seawolves continued to struggle offensively as they only had 4 hits. Freshman infielder Lindsey Howell (Limington, ME) led the way going 2 for 2. Freshman catcher Roberta Trafton (Corinth, ME)  and sophomore short stop Yaritza Tejada (Chelsea, MA) each contributed a hit. Freshman pitcher Shannon Blanchard (Windsor, ME) took the loss.

With the 2 losses today, SMCC drops to 6-13 overall and remain 6-3 in the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC). The Seawolves will host a single game on Wednesday April 17th as YSCC rival Central Maine Community College (CMCC) comes back to town. The game is scheduled to start at 4:00pm.