MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – The Millersville University softball team excelled at all parts of its game on a windy Saturday afternoon, taking down Mansfield in a doubleheader sweep. Millersville used a six-run bottom of the fourth to earn an 11-3 game one victory and then followed up with an 8-6 triumph in game two thanks to a seven-run bottom of the fifth.

The Marauders earned their third doubleheader sweep of the season, boosting their record to 13-12. Mansfield dropped to 6-6 on the year.

Hunter Little, Rebecca Blatt and Maggie Murphy each had home runs on the day while Little knocked one out in each game. Allie Janowiak totaled five hits in seven at bats. The Marauders recorded 12 hits in game one's action including 10 total RBIs.

GAME ONE HIGHLIGHTS
• After a 3-3 in the top of the fourth, the Marauders distanced themselves with a six-run bottom of the fourth which put the score at 9-3. The scoring began with a third baseman error. Millersville followed with a two-RBI single from Faith Willenbrock. Millersville was not done as Little smacked a three-run home run to left center.
• Millersville finished the game with two runs in the bottom of the fifth, securing the win by the mercy limit of eight runs.
• Emma Bevard threw the first three innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out four batters. After runs in the fourth by Mansfield, Catherine Johnson came on in relief, delivering a no-hit performance through the final 1 2/3 innings, earning herself the win.
• Janowiak led the bats, going 4-for-4 while Devan Masciulli had three hits.

GAME TWO HIGHLIGHTS
• Mansfield took a 3-1 advantage in the top of the fourth with an Alli McGovern double and an Alexis Easling two-run home run.
• The Marauders responded with a high-powered bottom of the fifth which featured three home runs and a three-run Brianna Battavio double. Millersville's home runs came from Little, Blatt and Murphy. That pushed the Marauder lead to 8-3.
• Paige Harris came in after the fifth inning and allowed two, one in each of the final innings.
• Seven Marauders had one hit each.
• In the second start of her career, Maddie Guinane took the game into the fifth inning after allowing seven hits, four runs and striking out two batters. Paige Harris pitched the final two innings, giving up two runs and three hits.

HEAD COACH JEN PROBST QUOTES
• "Today, we swung the bats much better than Wednesday, especially in game two. We just came off two tough practices and I was happy to see that work paid off."
• "Allie led our team in quality at bats today. I was proud of Battavio, Blatt and Murphy as they finished with strong at bats after struggling early to square up the ball. Hunter was big with two home runs as well."
• "Every time the games got close or tied, both our defense and offense stepped up."
• "Our pitching staff and defense found a way to get it done in all facets of the game."

NOTES
• Little kept her hitting streak going to four games while Battavio pushed hers to three.
• Janowiak's four hits tied Willenbrock for the most hits in a single game this season.

UP NEXT
• The Marauders begin a three-doubleheader road trip starting on Sunday, March 24 at Lock Haven. First pitch is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

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