Barons Sweep Erie CC

The Corning softball team continued its long road stretch playing their 16th game on the road Tuesday when they traveled to Williamsville, NY.  The Red Barons completed a sweep of their hosts, Erie CC, by scores of 11-0 and 8-4. 

Emily McCreery threw a one-hit shutout in game one with 9 strikeouts as the offense managed 2 runs in the 1st, 5 in the 4th and 4 on the 5th.  Grace Talbut was 2 for 2 with two doubles and two RBI's, Grace Vondracek was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI's, Kiki Grover was 2 for 3 and Lexi Wood was 2 for 3 with 3 RBI's and a homerun.  In game two, the Corning bats took some time to get going but were able to 3 runs in the 6th to seal the win.  The early back and forth battle saw Erie lead 1-0 after one inning and 3-1 heading into the bottom of the 4th.  The balanced attack saw 8 different hitters get a base knock, but none had more than one hit.  Wood had 3 RBI's, Grover had 2 RBI's while Bella Benjamin and Grace Talbut each knocked a run in for Corning.  Jayden Hill had 9 strikeouts on the way to her win in the circle.  

Corning improves to 11-5 overall and 6-0 in Region III play.  The Red Barons travel to Onondaga CC on Thursday before finally playing at home on Sunday, April 10 when they host Niagara CCC for a noon double header.