Hackettstown, NJ: The Cyclones opened up their first conference series with a sweep over the Knights of Neumann and two walk-off wins in extra innings. The Clones game one by a final score of 6-5, and game two by a score of 3-2.
Game One
The Cyclones recorded nine hits, with two doubles, and a home run. In the first game, the Cyclones offense batted in all six of their runs, drew four walks, and left seven runners on base. In the circle, both
Jaelynn Miller and
Julia Campen tossed four innings each. In Campen's four innings of work, she allowed just three base hits and allowed one run with zero being earned to pick up her fourth win of the season. Behind the pitchers, the Cyclones defense committed just one error, on twenty-four putouts and twelve assists.
Game Two
Despite recording less hits than the Knights in the second game, timely hitting would give the Cyclones the edge leading them to the series sweep. The Clones offense left a total of eight runners on base, while batting in all three of their runs and drawing four walks. Like game one, both Campen and Miller would split the game evenly at five innings each. Campen allowed four hits, two runs with zero earned and struck out two batters. Miller recorded a similar stat line in the circle, allowing four hits, recording two strikeouts, and did not give up a run.Â
Up Next
The Cyclones will have a short break, before hosting the FDU Devils on Wednesday, March 20th.Â