Titans Sweep Raiders To Move Atop Horizon League Standings

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Dayton, Ohio (3/23/19) -- The University of Detroit Mercy softball team knocked off Wright State in three straight games to complete a sweep and open conference play 3-0, moving them atop the Horizon League standings.

The Titans were dominant on both ends of the field, collecting 20 hits across both games, while the pitchers allowed only nine hits and two earned runs.

On the day, McKenna Tanguay had three hits, two runs and two RBI, Alyssa Lang had four hits, three runs and two RBI, Courtney Gilbert had three hits, two runs and two RBI and Leena Mortensen had three hits and two RBI.

DETROIT MERCY 4 – WRIGHT STATE 3
The Titans got things started in the top of the second inning. Tanguay led things off with a single to shortstop, followed by a single to left field from Lang.

Mortensen singled up the middle, driving home Tanguay, followed by a fielding error from the center fielder, which allowed Lang to score, making the score 2-0 in favor of the Titans.

Mortensen started off the top of the fifth with a single to shortstop, followed by Maggie Hampton entering as a pinch runner.

Gilbert singled to right field and advanced to second on the throw, putting runners on second and third with only one out.

Jordan Manno then singled to left field, driving home Hampton, making the score 3-0, and advanced to second on the throw home.

With Boteler at the plate, both Gilbert and Manno came around to score on a fielder's choice, making the score 5-0 in favor of the red, white and blue.

The Raiders began to fight back in the bottom of the sixth, marking two runs on the board and putting some pressure on the Titans.

In the top of the seventh, Gilbert led things off with a double to right field. After two strikeouts, the Titans were seemingly ready to defend their three run lead in the bottom of the seventh.

That was far from the case as Keyes drew a walk and stole second base, putting two runners in scoring position for Tanguay.

A single to center field from Tanguay brought both runners home and saw the Titans take a 7-2 lead.

That was followed up by a triple from Lang, making the score 8-2 and leaving Murphy plenty of room to work in the circle.

Liz Murphy pitched a gem in this one, tossing a complete game, scattering five hits, two earned runs, two walks and eight strikeouts.

That win put Murphy at 1-0 in Horizon League play and the Titans at 2-0.

DETROIT MERCY 10 – WRIGHT STATE 2
The Titans wasted little time getting the bats going in game two of the doubleheader. In the top of the first, Manno drew a walk on four pitches, followed by a single to left field from Boteler.

Both runners advanced on a wild pitch, followed by a single to first base from Keyes, scoring Manno, advancing Boteler and making the score 1-0.

Keyes stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch, while Boteler headed home, making the score 2-0.

A throwing error from the Raiders third baseman allowed Tanguay to reach first base successfully and Keyes to head home, making the score 3-0.

In the top of the second inning, Sydney Pollock singled to second base and stole second, putting her in scoring position for Manno.

Manno tripled to right field, bringing Pollock home and making the score 4-0.

In the top of the third, Tanguay was able to reach safely on a throwing error from the pitcher and advance to second during the chaos.

A fielding error from the first baseman allowed Lang to reach safely and advanced Tanguay to third.

Lang then stole second base before Mortensen singled, driving home Tanguay and bringing the score up to 5-0.

Hampton came in as a pinch runner for Mortensen and advanced to second on an error by the catcher which allowed Lang to head home, making the score 6-0.

Pollock then drew a walk and advanced to second base on a passed ball, while Hampton headed to third at the same time.

A single from Gilbert brought home two more runs and put the Titans firmly in control, 8-0.

The Raiders put two runs on the board in the bottom of the third, trying to chip away at the deficit.

With the score at 8-2, the Titans were not satisfied. Boteler reached on a fielding error by the shortstop and Taylor Gauthier came in as a pinch runner in her place.

A single from Keyes put runners on first and second before a double play saw two runners thrown out, leaving only a runner on first.

Lang doubled to left center, bringing Keyes all the way home from first. Lang then stole third and came home on a passed ball, helping the Titans reach double digits, while leading 10-2.

Ashley Mauser took care of the rest, securing the 10-2 win for the Titans in five innings. Mauser tossed a complete game, scattering four hits, two runs (zero earned), one walk and eight strikeouts.

That win put Mauser at 2-0 in the Horizon League and brought the Titans record up to a perfect 3-0.

ON DECK
The Titans will be back in action midweek from Titan Field. Their home opener pits them against their rival, Oakland University in the #MetroSeries and is set for Tuesday, March 26 at 4 p.m..

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Players Mentioned

#10 Courtney Gilbert: SS; 5' 5"; Senior; R/R

#15 Alyssa Lang: IF/OF; 5' 6"; Sophomore; R/R

#11 Jordan Manno: C; 5' 3"; Senior; R/R

#16 Ashley Mauser: P; 5' 11"; Senior; R/R

#8 Liz Murphy: P; 5' 9"; Junior; R/R

#13 Sydney Pollock: OF; 5' 3"; Senior; R/L

#21 Leena Mortensen: 1B; 5' 7"; Junior; L/L

#2 Taylor Gauthier: Util.; 5' 5"; Freshman; R/L

#3 McKenna Tanguay: Util.; 5' 7"; Freshman; R/L

#14 Maggie Hampton: OF; 5' 3"; Freshman; R/R

Players Mentioned

#10 Courtney Gilbert
: 5' 5"; Senior; R/R
: SS

#15 Alyssa Lang
: 5' 6"; Sophomore; R/R
: IF/OF

#11 Jordan Manno
: 5' 3"; Senior; R/R
: C

#16 Ashley Mauser
: 5' 11"; Senior; R/R
: P

#8 Liz Murphy
: 5' 9"; Junior; R/R
: P

#13 Sydney Pollock
: 5' 3"; Senior; R/L
: OF

#21 Leena Mortensen
: 5' 7"; Junior; L/L
: 1B

#2 Taylor Gauthier
: 5' 5"; Freshman; R/L
: Util.

#3 McKenna Tanguay
: 5' 7"; Freshman; R/L
: Util.

#14 Maggie Hampton
: 5' 3"; Freshman; R/R
: OF