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Mosley Powers No. 3 Georgia Past Dartmouth, 8-1
February 25, 2024 | Softball
ATHENS, Ga. – The third-ranked Georgia softball team defeated the Dartmouth Big Green Sunday afternoon, 8-1, at Jack Turner Stadium to close play at the Georgia Classic.
The Bulldogs improve to 12-1 in 2024.
Fifth-year Sara Mosley went 3-for-3 hitting two home runs and driving in five of Georgia's eight runs. Emily Digby and Jayda Kearney each added two hits at the top of the order. In all 19 student-athletes saw playing time in Sunday's game with eight hitters recording at least one hit.
Riley Orcutt worked one inning in her start then was relieved by Rachel Gibson who also pitched an inning out of the pen. Each struck out one batter and allowed one hit. Madison Kerpics (4-0) pitched two scoreless, hitless frames and was awarded the win in relief. Destin Howard pitched the final three innings en route to a three-inning save, allowing one run on three hits.
Mosley blasted a three-run home run down the left field line to put Georgia on the board in the home half of the first, 3-0.
Following an RBI double to left off the bat of Sydney Kuma to plate Kearney, Mosley stepped in and hit her second home run of the day to widen the lead to 6-0 after two innings.
An RBI groundout in the top of the sixth put the Big Green (0-4) on the board, 6-1.
The Bulldogs tacked on two more in the home half of the sixth on an RBI double from Jaydyn Goodwin and RBI base hit to right off the bat of Jaiden Fields, 8-1.
Howard stranded two Dartmouth runners on base in the sixth to close out the Bulldog victory.
Georgia hosts No. 9 Clemson in the first midweek game of the season on Wednesday at Jack Turner Stadium. First pitch against the Tigers is set for 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Head coach Tony Baldwin
On Sunday's win...
"It was great opportunity for us. Rachel [Gibson] going out there and controlling the first part of the game. I thought we had some good at-bats and put together some things. Excited to see Sara [Mosley] getting back to doing some of the things we all know Sara can do. And it was just a great opportunity because we got a lot of people into the game. We have to keep building our roster because it is a long season, and all those people, everybody on this team, is going to be counted on at some point. It was exciting to get them out there to get some opportunities. All in all, a really productive weekend."
On the fans this weekend...
"Unbelievable atmosphere this weekend. Even the Virginia Tech head coach said it felt like a College World Series, Super Regional environment. Can't thank our fans enough for coming out, and it certainly made a difference this weekend."
Sara Mosley | 5th Year | Third Baseman
On the feeling of hitting a home run...
"It's just the best feeling knowing that you've accomplished something and you're doing it for your team. It doesn't change. That feeling is just good. And you feel good about yourself, and just seeing the ball go over will never get old."
The Bulldogs improve to 12-1 in 2024.
Fifth-year Sara Mosley went 3-for-3 hitting two home runs and driving in five of Georgia's eight runs. Emily Digby and Jayda Kearney each added two hits at the top of the order. In all 19 student-athletes saw playing time in Sunday's game with eight hitters recording at least one hit.
Riley Orcutt worked one inning in her start then was relieved by Rachel Gibson who also pitched an inning out of the pen. Each struck out one batter and allowed one hit. Madison Kerpics (4-0) pitched two scoreless, hitless frames and was awarded the win in relief. Destin Howard pitched the final three innings en route to a three-inning save, allowing one run on three hits.
Mosley blasted a three-run home run down the left field line to put Georgia on the board in the home half of the first, 3-0.
Following an RBI double to left off the bat of Sydney Kuma to plate Kearney, Mosley stepped in and hit her second home run of the day to widen the lead to 6-0 after two innings.
An RBI groundout in the top of the sixth put the Big Green (0-4) on the board, 6-1.
The Bulldogs tacked on two more in the home half of the sixth on an RBI double from Jaydyn Goodwin and RBI base hit to right off the bat of Jaiden Fields, 8-1.
Howard stranded two Dartmouth runners on base in the sixth to close out the Bulldog victory.
Georgia hosts No. 9 Clemson in the first midweek game of the season on Wednesday at Jack Turner Stadium. First pitch against the Tigers is set for 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Head coach Tony Baldwin
On Sunday's win...
"It was great opportunity for us. Rachel [Gibson] going out there and controlling the first part of the game. I thought we had some good at-bats and put together some things. Excited to see Sara [Mosley] getting back to doing some of the things we all know Sara can do. And it was just a great opportunity because we got a lot of people into the game. We have to keep building our roster because it is a long season, and all those people, everybody on this team, is going to be counted on at some point. It was exciting to get them out there to get some opportunities. All in all, a really productive weekend."
On the fans this weekend...
"Unbelievable atmosphere this weekend. Even the Virginia Tech head coach said it felt like a College World Series, Super Regional environment. Can't thank our fans enough for coming out, and it certainly made a difference this weekend."
Sara Mosley | 5th Year | Third Baseman
On the feeling of hitting a home run...
"It's just the best feeling knowing that you've accomplished something and you're doing it for your team. It doesn't change. That feeling is just good. And you feel good about yourself, and just seeing the ball go over will never get old."
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Kerpics, Madison (4-0)
L: Jensin Hall (0-2)
S: Howard, Destin (1)
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Batting:
RBI: Kelly Beaupre 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Mary Beth Cahalan 1
Batting:
2B: Digby, Emily 1 ; Kuma, Sydney 1 ; Goodwin, Jaydyn 1 ; Goodnight, Dallis 1
3B: Kearney, Jayda 1
HR: Mosley, Sara 2
RBI: Kuma, Sydney 1 ; Goodwin, Jaydyn 1 ; Mosley, Sara 5 ; Fields, Jaiden 1
SH: Eaton, Hayley 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Digby, Emily 2 ; Kearney, Jayda 2 ; Kuma, Sydney 1 ; Goodwin, Jaydyn 1 ; Mosley, Sara 2
CS: Eaton, Hayley 1 ; Goodnight, Dallis 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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AB
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R
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H
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RBI
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AB
3
R
1
H
1
RBI
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