Waterville, ME – The Terriers faced off against the University of Maine Farmington in a home doubleheader on Monday, April 14, securing two wins, 8-5 and 1-0.
Records:
- Thomas College: Overall (9-12), NAC (2-0)
- University of Maine Farmington: Overall (5-11), NAC (0-2)
Game 1: Thomas 8, Farmington 5
How it Happened:
- Thomas came out strong, scoring three runs in the first inning. Mackenzie Toner, Kayla Duhaime, and Teresa McLinden each drove in runs.
- Farmington responded in the third inning, taking a 4-3 lead.
- The Terriers reclaimed the lead in the fourth, with doubles from Brooklyn Federico and Maddy Morris, followed by an RBI single from Megan Oberholzer.
- After Farmington tied it 5-5 in the sixth, Thomas rallied in the bottom of the inning with key hits from Morris, Oberholzer, and Toner to secure the 8-5 win.
- Farmington couldn't score in the seventh, sealing the Terriers' victory.
Inside the Stats:
- Oberholzer: Complete game pitched with 4 strikeouts, plus 2-3 at the plate with 1 RBI.
- Toner: 2-3, 2 RBIs.
- Morris: 2-3, 1 RBI.
- Federico: 2-3
Game 2: Thomas 1, Farmington 0
How it Happened:
- The game was a defensive battle with both teams leaving runners stranded in scoring positions early on.
- In the sixth inning, Farmington nearly scored, but a diving catch by center fielder Abby Farone kept the game tied.
- Thomas broke through in the bottom of the seventh with Federico reaching on a walk. Farone then reached on an error, advancing Federico to third. A hard-hit ball by Morris forced a Farmington error, scoring Federico for the walk-off win.
Inside the Stats:
- Addy Boyce pitched a full seven innings, recording 4 strikeouts and allowing only 3 walks.
What's Next
The Terriers hit the road to face Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, on Wednesday, April 16, for a doubleheader at 5 PM and 7 PM.
