SALEM, VA – The Mountaineer softball team (2-4) traveled to compete in the Virginia Wise Tournament, with the Mounties dropping both matchups.

Game One: Seton Hill 4, Mansfield 3

Both teams stat on the board with strictly zeros thanks to starting pitcher, Britni Motter.

Emma Maurer stepped in as the designated hitter collecting a double into right field bringing in Paige Reichard.

A Griffin error disguised as an over throw to first base, allowed Sarah Shupp to slide on home.

Seton Hill picked up the pace with a single run RBI cutting the lead to just one. 

The Griffins earned a home run just over the left field fence bring in three runs total, which put them ahead, 4-2.

Maurer hit followed suite with one of her own, but the Mounties were unable to gain the control they once had, giving Seton Hill the 4-3 win.

Game Two: Salem University 6, Mansfield 0

Salem University opened the first inning with three RBI's gaining the lead quickly.

Both teams had a slow second inning, however the tigers added another run in the top of the fourth.

The Mountaineers were unable to respond, as Salem pinned two more runs into the final coffin for a 6-0 shutout. 

UP NEXT:

The Mounties are set to compete in day two of the Virginia Wise Tournament on tomorrow March 15th.