BRONX, NY — The Iona University softball team held an early lead on Wednesday afternoon but were unable to combat a Fordham rally to fall, 9-5 at Bahoshy Field.
Senior
Emma Capuano and sophomore
Brooke Acker both recorded two hits. Senior
Kayla Haywood recorded a three-run home run for the Maroon & Gold.
GAME SUMMARY
Fordham tacked on one run in the bottom of the first on a two-out single to left center field for the early lead.
Sophomore
Alivia Lichtner opened the third inning with a one-out single to left field. Capuano followed with a base knock to right center. Haywood then stepped to the dish and sent the 3-1 offering over the center field wall to give the Gaels the lead. Iona got two more singles in the inning by Acker and senior
Kaylin Flukey for a pair of runners on with two outs. Acker would score from second on a misplay at second by Fordham for the 4-1 lead.
The Rams cut into the deficit in the fourth with a two-out two-run double to center field to make it a 4-3 game.
Fordham grabbed momentum in the fifth with a leadoff home run to tie the game up. The home team added five more runs on four hits to take a 9-4 advantage.
Iona capped the scoring in the seventh as Capuano lined a one-out double to left field. She would come around to score on a two-out single up the middle to bring the final score to 9-5.
NOTABLE NUGGETS
- Haywood's third inning home run was her second of the season and the third in her career.
- Capuano recorded her second multi-hit game this season.
- Acker has recorded multiple hits in back-to-back games for the Gaels.
UP NEXT
The Gaels begin Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play this coming weekend at Fairfield. Saturday's doubleheader has been moved to Friday, March 22 due to inclement weather expected to reach the area. First pitch for the twin bill is slated for 1 p.m. at Alumni Softball Field.
