ONEONTA, NY – Softball hosted Utica for a continuation of their game from March 31
st that was postponed due to inclement weather, playing four innings. In a back-and-forth contest, the Hawks narrowly fell to the Pioneers in a 5-6 final, going 0-2 in the series.
THE BASICS
- Final Score: Utica 6, Hartwick 5
- Location: Oneonta, NY | Cooperstown All Star Village
- Records: Utica (15-15, 10-6 Empire 8) Hartwick (3-28. 2-14 Empire 8)
HOW IT HAPPENED
In their continuation of a previously postponed game, Hartwick resumed play in the bottom of the third inning with a 3-2 lead with one out.
Autumn Millington (Westmoreland, NY) worked a walk and moved to second on a bunt by
Sierra Phillips (Salem, NY) A wild pitch pushed Millington to third, but a fly out ended the threat, leaving her stranded and sending the game into the later innings.
Both sides settled in defensively over the next two innings, with Hartwick picking up a hit in each frame, but unable to manufacture an insurance run. Utica threatened in spots as well but were held in check, keeping the score at 3-2 heading into the sixth.
In the top of the sixth inning, Utica capitalized on a leadoff walk and a Hartwick error to flip the game. A two-run triple gave the Pioneers their first lead of the afternoon, and a follow-up RBI single extended the advantage to 5-3.
Hartwick answered in the bottom half, where an RBI single from
Emily Holladay (Hancocks Bridge, NJ) cur the deficit to one, and a bases-loaded walk brought in the tying run to make it 5-5. The Hawks threatened for more but left the bases loaded, unable to produce the go-ahead RBI.
Utica delivered the decisive blow in the seventh, using a solo home run to reclaim the lead at 6-5. Hartwick mounted one last push in the bottom of the inning by moving a runner to third but were ultimately unable to bring her home as the Pioneers held on for the narrow win.
About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
