PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. –The Lady Patriots captured a double-header sweep against Trinity Washington University, Monday, April 22.  Led by the power hitting of Amanda McGinness, the Patriots captured game one with a score of 19-2, and game two, 24-1.

The Patriots recorded a big first inning, earning eight runs followed by a three-run homerun from Amanda McGinness to go up, 11-2.  The Patriots defense protected their lead, as the Tigers were unable to score again before the game came to final close in the fifth inning.

Jaclynn Nichols pitched the entire five innings, allowing just four hits and two earned runs and throwing five strike-outs.

Corinne Hunsicker went 4-for-4 at the plate, earning four RBI's and one run.  Amanda McGinness went 2-for-3 at the plate, recording a homerun with four RBI's and three runs.  Whitney LaPointe ended the game going 3-for-4, recording three RBI's and four runs!

The Patriots jumped out to a 13-1 lead in game two. Solid plays from the teams' infield and pitching kept Trinity from rounding the bases and scoring again.  The biggest highlight of the game came at the bottom of the fourth innings, when Amanda McGinness recorded her second homerun of the night but her first career grand-slam!

Amanda McGinness went 4-for-5 at the plate, tallying seven RBI's and four runs.  McGinness also had four putouts and two assists.
Sam Reed brought in five RBI's on the night and recorded three runs along with two putouts.  Elizabeth Swan went 2-for-4, earning three
RBI's and two runs.

The Lady Patriots play their next game Sunday, April 21, at 2pm.  The Patriots play host to Notre Dame of Maryland College.

Go Patriots!