(Editor’s note: Carroll College media release)
HELENA — The Carroll College Fighting Saints (RV) started their season with two impressive wins on Day One of the NAIA SoCal Classic on Friday in Lake Elsinore, California.
The Saints defeated University of Saint Kathrine 14-0 and followed up that performance with an 8-3 victory over No. 14 Vanguard.
“It’s a great day to be a Saint,” Saints coach Aaron Jackson said. “Two big team wins. Big time performances on the mound by Tess (Eaton) with a no hitter and Ali (Williams) dominating the No. 14 team in the country. When you add that with the offensive production we had today it is tough to beat us. We were able to hit the ball hard with five home runs on the day and we ran the bases well. Overall a great team performance.”
Brooke Yarnell led the Saints’ offense in the first game, going 4-for-4 at the plate with an RBI. Anna ApRoberts went 2-for-4 with three RBI, while Ali Williams stroked a home run during 1-for-2 effort in the box.
The Saints piled up 15 hits and Eaton (1-0) blanked St. Kathrine on the mound. Eaton tossed five innings, threw four strikeouts and walked three.
In the second installment of the twinbill, the Saints surged to an early lead over No. 14 Vanguard and never looked back.
Amber Brewer (3-for-4 at the plate) and Tianna Sell each posted two RBI in the win. Brewer, Sell, Megan McCormick and Kendall Mooney all blasted home runs against Vanguard, too. .
Williams (1-0) went six innings without allowing a run across the plate. She gave up six hits and struck out four batters.
Carroll takes on San Diego Christian, No. 9 Hope and Arizona Christian on Saturday.
