Bears Win Season Opener

Friday, February 10

Macon, Ga.

5:30 PM

Mercer University

Hampton University

2/10/2023 8:21:00 PM | Softball

Box Score

MACON, Ga. – The Mercer softball team fought hard in their season-opening contest at Sikes Field against Hampton University. The Bears finished 7-0 after multiple home runs and strong defensive presence.

How It Happened
The Bears held in the first inning holding two strikeouts by Katie Rearley and a pop-out. After an impressive infield single from Rebeca Laudino, Grace Prom hit a right-field single to bring her home. Hampton would hold with three left on base to take it to the second.

The Bears gave up one hit in the top of the second but picked up the heat at the plate. Bailey Ledvina hit an RBI double deep right center to further the lead. The third-fifth innings went by with great defense from both squads.

The sixth inning was marked by great circle work from Grace Taylor with the Bears picking up their offense. Parris Wiggs hit a deep RBI double left field to bring home another run for the Bears. Laudino hit her second single of the night that pushed Wiggs home. Bailey Ledvina and Tori Hedgecock went back to back with homerun bombs out to center field.
The Bears would hold their lead to win the contest 7-0.

Up Next
The Bears will continue in the Heart of Georgia Classic tomorrow against Flordia A&M at 3:30 p.m.

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