Sept. 13, 2009
Photos (courtesy of Tom Wasiczko)
West Point, N.Y. -
The Fordham softball team opened their Fall season at Army on Sunday, posting a pair of victories over Marist and Manhattan. This marks the fifth straight time that Fordham has won this tournament title.
In the opening contest, the Rams shut down the Marist Red Foxes, 5-0.
Sophomore Jen Mineau and freshman Jamie LaBovick combined for the shutout in the circle. Mineau struck out ten batters in four innings of work, while LaBovick struck out three in her three innings pitched.
LaBovick also helped her own cause, going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base. Sophomore Erica Borgeest and junior Beckah Wiggins also each drove in a run.
The Rams then took on Manhattan in the championship game, following their victory over Army. Fordham junior Jocelyn Dearborn led the offense to seven runs scored, as they toppled the Jaspers, 7-3.
Dearborn was 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple and four RBI, while LaBovick also drove in two runs.
In the circle, junior Chelsea Plimpton and freshman Jamie Pollak combined for the win. Plimpton threw four scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and striking out four. Pollak finished up pitching the final three innings without allowing an earned run.
