Inconsistent Start for Gee-Gees

[Al's Fastball News]

Received: 9/16/07 5:46:51 PM 
From:  Scott Searle <scottsearle(at)rogers.com> 



Subject:  Inconsistent Start for Gee-Gees  
  

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Inconsistent Start for Gee-Gees
 
The University of Ottawa Softball Gee-Gees started the 2007 campaign
at home this weekend. They finished with a 2-2 record behind
2 wins against Windsor on Saturday and a pair of tough losses
against the defending champion Mustangs from the University of
Western Ontario. The inconsistent play is to be expected from
a very young Gee-Gee squad who are still growing accustomed to
the pace of a University schedule.
 
The team started slow and fell behind 1-0 to the University of
Windsor Lancers after an error and a pair of hits allowed the
first batter of the game to score.  A strong start from Jillian
Taylor kept the Lancers at bay for 5 innings before they added
2 more runs in the top of the 6th inning. The Gee-Gees revealed
their inexperience in a few key situations leaving the bases
loaded once, and runners in scoring position on 2 other occasions.
 Marea Modutlwa and Lauren Dufort in their Gee-Gees debut played
well as Marea ignited 2 rallies and Lauren delivered the crushing
blow in the 6th inning with a 3 RBI double. The Lancers did well
keeping the Gee-Gees off the score-sheet until the 6th inning
when the Garnet and Grey turned a 4-3 lead into a 12-3 win. An
RBI double from Lauren Dufort and an RBI triple from Sam Pantalone
were icing on the Gee-Gees cake in the 6th inning in a game that
was stopped early.
 
The Gee-Gees sent Emily Ernst to the circle for her first start
in the OIWFA.  She was very impressive behind a strong Gee-Gee
defense, Emily had 9 strikeouts in a complete game 3 hit performance.
 She helped her own cause driving in the games first run, after
Sam Pantalone led off the 2nd inning with a triple to left field.
Marea Modutlwa continued her strong start with an RBI triple
in the 6th inning to lead the Gee-Gees to a 4-0 win.
 
Ashley Sands took the start in the 3rd game against the University
of Western Ontario who showed why they are the defending champions
with a convincing 9-0 win behind a 1-hitter from Kristina Lemon.
Elissa Sivel relieved Ashley in the 3rd and pitched very well
for 4 innings keeping the potent Mustang offense to 2 runs. The
Gee-Gees struggled with their offense while Lindsey McLaughlin
showed why she was the back-to-back University of Ottawa CSC
Female Athlete of the Year with a pair of hits and a walk in
only her second day in a Mustang uniform. Seeing Lindsey across
the diamond reminded the Gee-Gees about the work they must to
in order to re-build their program to compete once again in the
OIWFA. 
 
The Gee-Gees started the 2nd game with a bang as they jumped
to a 2-0 lead in the first inning behind a 2 RBI single from
Lauren Dufort as she drove in Allie Rutherford who had a great
weekend at the plate with 5 hits and Vanessa Homiak who had singled.
Kristina Lemon, who took the ball again for the Mustangs settled
down and kept the Gee-Gees to only 4 hits the rest of the way
as Western cruised to a 8-2 win.  Jillian Taylor relieved Elissa
in the 3rd inning and pitched very well, allowing 2 runs in 4
innings. 
 
A fair start for a team who is looking to re-build after losing
60% of its RBI’s from 2006.  The team will look to learn from
2007, and look to compete again in 2008. 
 
The Gee-Gees are at home again September 22 and 23 as they host
the Waterloo Warriors and the Laurier Golden Hawks.  The team
is proud to announce that once again their have dedicated their
game on Friday, September 21 against Carleton to Canadian Troops
fighting overseas and at home.  The Gee-Gees will wear special
red shirts to show support for the men and women of the Canadian
military. We are also hosting a Bridge to the Future Clinic from
9:00-11:30 on Saturday September 22 for all minor softball players
in the Ottawa area.  Admission is free and instruction will be
given by Gee-Gee athletes and coaches.
 
Friday September 21- Support our Troops Night vs. Carleton  
Kars RA Center
Saturday September 22-Bridge to the Future 9:00-11:30       
              Pierre Rocque Park
Saturday September 22-
            University of Ottawa VS Laurier 2:00 and 4:00   
                     Pierre Rocque Park
Sunday September 22 –
            University of Ottawa     VS Waterloo 12:00 and 2:00
               Pierre Rocque Park
 
Hope to see you at the park!
 
Scott Searle
 
Head Coach
613-837-0787
Scottsearle(at)rogers.com 

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