Consistent gusts of wind created zero obstacles for the Raiders as they ended a 4-game skid and defeated the Mansfield Mountaineers 5-4 and 10-3 in a double-header on Ship’s Robb Field.

Shippensburg (10-9, 5-7 PSAC East) totaled 23 hits and compiled 15 runs, tying a season-high 10 runs in the second matchup to edge the Mountaineers (6-10-1, 1-7 PSAC East) in both contests.

“Winning these two games today means everything to me, particularly with this group of young ladies,” said Head Coach Bob Brookens after his squad’s two victories. “They’re a wonderful group of young ladies and a great group of student-athletes.”

The Raiders’ next test is an April 7, 2:30/4:30 p.m. double-header in an away game against Bloomsburg. Shippensburg split its first 2-game series with Huskies earlier in the season.

Game 1

The Raiders earned a comeback win in dramatic fashion as they bested the Mountaineers 5-4, scoring two runs in the final inning to claim its first victory of the day.

Taylor Pattillo was the leadoff hitter in the seventh inning and cracked a home run over the left-field wall to even the game at four runs apiece.

“She was throwing all over the place during the game.” Said Pattillo after her game-tying home run. “I was really looking for my pitch, that high and inside. I was lucky to get it and I sent it to where it belongs.”

After Junior Taylor Llewellyn bunted for a single and senior Quincy Lewis advanced to first on a fielder’s choice, freshman Chloe Collins stepped to the plate. Collins hit a fastball into left-center field for a walk-off double, effectively completing her team’s come-from-behind victory.

“I knew she was throwing first-pitch strikes,” said Collins after the game. “It was a really good feeling to be able to contribute the team.”

Senior Maddie Justice finished the game 2-for-3 with an RBI. Shippensburg’s starting pitcher Liz Parkins threw six strikeouts in her six innings on the mound. Quincy Lewis relieved her of pitching duties in the top of the seventh, retiring all three batters she faced.

Lewis earned the win and now boasts a 5-2 record on the season.

Game 2

Following a season-changing comeback victory, the Raiders defeated the Mountaineers 10-3 in the afternoon game.

The Raiders trailed the Mountaineers 3-2 until freshman Tara Bick tripled into left centerfield, scoring junior Briana Giovenco in the process. The hit evened the game and was the first score of a monster 8-0 run by Ship in the final four innings of the game

Head Coach Bob Brookens believes his team’s late-game heroics in the first matchup ignited the team’s stellar play in Game 2.

“There’s no question winning it in the seventh inning, the way we won it, brought a lot of excitement to the entire team, said Brookens after his team’s victory. “All that excitement flowed over to the second game.”

Sophomore Jenny Peel and Senior Taylor Weisman both finished 3-for-4 from the plate, each batter posting two RBI’s and one RBI respectively.

Relief Pitcher Makenzie Lynn earned her second win of the season, striking out seven Mountaineers in her three-inning appearance.

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