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Hawks Battle but Fall Short in Home-Opening Doubleheader Against St. Peter’s

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore dropped its doubleheader home opener to Saint Peter's on Tuesday afternoon, falling 19-1 in game one and 3-1 in game two. Despite a tough start, the Hawks showed resilience in the second matchup, taking an early lead before the Peacocks rallied late.

The Score

Game One
Saint Peter's – 19
Maryland Eastern Shore – 1

Game Two
Saint Peter's (4-2) – 3
Maryland Eastern Shore (1-9) – 1

How It Happened
St. Peter's set the tone in UMES' home opener, scoring two runs in the first inning, seven in the second, and 10 in the fourth, putting the Hawks in an early deficit in game one of the doubleheader.

The Maroon and Grey's lone run came from Makalah Clark, who doubled, stole second, and scored on a Jaycee Holt line drive to right field.

In game two, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore took the field and delivered a stronger performance but ultimately fell short, 3-1.

The Hawks struck first in the bottom of the second when DeNae Ojeda scored on a wild pitch. Ojeda singled in her first at-bat, then stole second and third, giving UMES early momentum.

Both teams battled through the third and fourth innings, combining for 10 strikeouts in the final game. Saint Peter's broke through in the fifth and sixth, pulling away for the 3-1 victory.

By the Numbers
  • Kassidy O'Neail pitched a complete game in the second matchup, allowing three runs with five strikeouts, marking a season high in both categories.]
  • Makalah Clark, Jaycee Holt, Takiah Landes, Nola Mountain, and DeNae Ojeda each reached base with a hit in game two.
  • Clark (1) and Ojeda (2) recorded stolen bases in the doubleheader.
Next Up

The Hawks return to the diamond Tuesday, March 4, to face in-state opponent Towson at 2 p.m. at Tiger Softball Stadium.

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Players Mentioned

Jaycee Holt

#5 Jaycee Holt

OF
5' 1"
Junior
Nola Mountain

#2 Nola Mountain

2B
5' 6"
Senior
DeNae Ojeda

#6 DeNae Ojeda

CF
5' 4"
Junior
Makalah Clark

#13 Makalah Clark

OF/IF
5' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jaycee Holt

#5 Jaycee Holt

5' 1"
Junior
OF
Nola Mountain

#2 Nola Mountain

5' 6"
Senior
2B
DeNae Ojeda

#6 DeNae Ojeda

5' 4"
Junior
CF
Makalah Clark

#13 Makalah Clark

5' 4"
Freshman
OF/IF