Emory Softball Tops No. 6 Washington University

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The Emory University softball team won its second straight game at the University Athletic Association Tournament on Wednesday morning, defeating No. 6-ranked Washington University.  The Eagles won their fifth straight game and upped their overall record to 8-6 (2-0 UAA) following a 5-0 decision over the Bears who slipped to 7-2 overall (1-2 UAA)

Sophomore pitcher Bridget Holloway kept the Wash U. bats in check, hurling all seven innings and allowing just four hits while striking out three. 

Emory slapped out 10 hits with senior Cassie Walsh, sophomore Jessica Boni and freshmen Ellen Kocoloski and Dan Goodenough all registering two safeties. 

The Eagles scored their first run in the third inning with senior Caitlin Fitzgerald delivering a two-out single that scored Walsh.  The Eagles then pushed across three runs after the first two batters were retired to give them a 4-0 advantage.  A double by Goodenough and single by junior Nicole Perez were key blows in the frame.  Emory then closed out the game’s scoring in its half of the fifth when Kocoloski socked a double that scored pinch runner Stephanie Horn.

Emory continues UAA Tournament play with a Wednesday afternoon battle against Rochester.