Keiser Softball began their 2024 season today by splitting a doubleheader versus No. 20 Freed-Hardeman. The Seahawks defeated the Lions 6-3 in the first game, and fell 4-2 in the second game.

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Keiser Seahawks 6, No. 20 Freed-Hardeman 3
Pitchers of Record: W: Vilchez (1-0) L: Winters (0-1)

• Brunella Beteta-Vilchez was sensational in her KU debut, allowing no earned runs over seven innings. (106 pitches)

• The Seahawks collected nine hits.
• Ted DeBono went 3-3.
• Molly Reid went 2-3 with 2 RBI.

Keiser shook off some early cobwebs and used a massive fifth inning take the game. ​​​​​​


 Keiser 0, Freed-Hardeman 1

• The Lions hit an RBI single to take an early lead, set up by two Keiser errors.

Keiser 0, Freed-Hardeman 2

• FHU scored another run on a on sac-fly to right field.

Keiser 6, Freed-Hardeman 2

• After leaving a runner stranded in the fourth, the Seahawks got the bases loaded with three singles that prompted a FHU pitching change.
• The first KU run of the season was scored on a base-loaded walk from Lizzy Small.
• Genesis Iglesias did the same in the following at bat to tie the game.
• Tes DeBono gave Keiser the lead on an RBI single.
• Molly Reid made a decisive play, and drove two runners in with a double to left center.

Keiser 6, Freed-Hardeman 3

• In the top of the seventh, Freed-Hardeman scored a run with another sac-fly.
• The scoring halted there though, as the Keiser defense worked to get the next runner out and give KU the win.

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Keiser 2, No. 20 Freed-Hardeman 4
Pitchers of Record: W: Brown (1-0), L; Small (0-1)

• Lizzy Small went the distance, striking out three batters. (134 pitches)

• Macy Schaaf went 2-4 with a double.
• Lizzy Small hit an RBI double.

• The Seahawks were unable to rally after the Lions took the lead midway through the game.

Keiser 0, Freed-Hardeman 2

• The Lions plated two runs in the fourth inning with an RBI single and RBI groundout.

Keiser 1, Freed-Hardeman 2

• Keiser got a runner home with a Lizzy Small double to right center.

Keiser 1, Freed-Hardeman 4

• The Lions got two more runners in on a Keiser fielding error, and an RBI single.

Keiser 2, Freed-Hardeman 4

• Macy Schaaf cut the FHU lead in half with an RBI single.

Keiser 2, Freed-Hardeman 4

• KU had their chance to tie the game, but the tying run was ultimately stranded on base.

The Seahawks will host a doubleheader versus New College of Florida this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. 

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