NASHVILLE, TN – Maryland softball was defeated by Belmont in game one of its doubleheader, 3-0, at Rose Park on Friday afternoon. The Terps are now 5-9 overall. They are back in action against the Bruins at 7 p.m.
Belmont scored one run in the bottom of the first and two in the third off a single and a double. The Terps held the Bruins to just six hits but couldn't reach the scoring column.
Matti Benson,
Madison Runyan and
Mazie MacFarlane each recorded hits for Maryland.
Bri Godfrey started in the circle. She went three innings, surrendering three runs on four hits. She also struck out a batter. Keira Bucher entered the game and pitched the remaining three innings. She struck out four batters and surrendered two hits and zero runs.
Belmont pitcher Maya Johnson threw a complete-game shutout with 13 strikeouts. The Bruins improved to 11-6 overall.
Breaking Down The Action
- Belmont scored the game's first run in the opening inning.
- The Bruins added two runs in the third, leading 3-0 entering the fourth inning.
- Keira Bucher entered the circle and pitched three scoreless innings but the Terps were unable to get on the board.
Up Next
- Maryland plays the second game of its doubleheader with Belmont this evening. The game starts at 7 p.m. and updates will be available on the X account @TerpsSoftball.
