Game Recap: Game 1 vs Sewanee
The Rhodes College softball team powered past Sewanee, 9–4, on March 21 in Sewanee, Tenn., using a big fourth inning to create separation and secure the road victory.
The Lynx struck quickly in the first, as
Harper Allee-Press doubled to drive in
Athena Gonzales before
Isabela Barber followed with an RBI single to make it 2–0. Sewanee answered with a run of its own, but Rhodes maintained control throughout.
The turning point came in the fourth inning, where Rhodes exploded for four runs.
Emma Whittington and
Kaitlyn Sun delivered key RBI hits, while aggressive baserunning—including a steal and run scored by
Katie Bejian—helped extend the lead to 6–1.
Sewanee chipped away with two runs in the fifth, but Rhodes responded late. A sacrifice fly from Barber and a clutch two-RBI double from Bejian in the seventh inning provided insurance and put the game out of reach.
Key Performances
Rhodes' offense was fueled by timely hitting and production throughout the lineup, with multiple Lynx delivering in key moments.
Katie Bejian paced the Lynx with a clutch performance, going 2-for-4 with a game-high two RBIs, including a pivotal two-run double in the seventh inning. She also added a stolen base and scored a run, impacting the game in multiple ways.
Isabela Barber continued her consistent offensive presence, finishing 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a sacrifice fly, driving in runs in both the opening and closing innings.
Kaitlyn Sun delivered the biggest swing of the fourth inning, ripping a two-RBI double down the line to help break the game open and extend Rhodes' lead.
Harper Allee-Press set the tone early, doubling in the first inning to bring home the game's opening run and finishing with two runs scored. In the circle,
Gina Dudley earned the win with a steady three-inning start, allowing just one run.
Abby Froelich was strong in relief, limiting Sewanee to one earned run over the final three innings to secure the victory.
Game Recap: Game 2 vs Sewanee
The Rhodes College softball team used an explosive offensive performance to defeat Sewanee, 15–8, securing the series win behind a dominant showing at the plate.
Sewanee struck first in the opening inning, but Rhodes responded in the third with a three-run frame highlighted by a two-RBI single from
Harper Allee-Press to take a 3–1 lead. The Tigers answered with four runs in the bottom half of the inning to briefly regain control.
Rhodes quickly flipped the momentum for good in the fourth inning, erupting for six runs. Capitalizing on defensive miscues and timely hitting, the Lynx strung together quality at-bats to reclaim a 9–5 advantage. After Sewanee pulled within one on a three-run home run in the fifth, Rhodes continued to apply pressure. An RBI double from
Kate Ledlie in the sixth extended the lead before the Lynx put the game out of reach in the seventh. A pair of RBI singles from
Athena Gonzales and
Kaitlyn Sun, followed by a two-run home run from
Isabela Barber, capped off a five-run seventh inning and sealed the 15–8 victory.
Key Performances
Rhodes' offense erupted for 15 runs behind a relentless attack, with multiple Lynx delivering standout performances throughout the lineup.
Harper Allee-Press led the charge, going 3-for-5 with a game-high three RBIs, including a key two-run single in the third inning.
Isabela Barber delivered the knockout blow, finishing 2-for-4 with three RBIs, highlighted by a two-run home run in the seventh.
Athena Gonzales set the tone at the top of the lineup, scoring three runs while adding two hits and an RBI.
Kaitlyn Sun contributed across the board with two RBIs and three runs scored, playing a major role in Rhodes' middle-inning surge.
Kate Ledlie added depth with a strong 3-for-5 performance and an RBI double in the sixth inning. In the circle,
Emily Pertuit earned the win in relief, allowing just one earned run over 2.1 innings to stabilize the game.
Taylor Petty closed things out with two scoreless innings to secure the victory.
Game Recap: Game 3 vs Sewanee
The Rhodes College softball team jumped out to an early lead but was unable to hold off Sewanee, falling 4–3. Rhodes wasted no time getting on the board in the first inning, capitalizing on defensive miscues to plate three runs.
Harper Allee-Press delivered an RBI single to open the scoring, while
Isabela Barber and
Emily Pertuit each drove in runs to give the Lynx a 3–0 advantage. Sewanee responded in the second inning with a pair of runs, using timely hitting and a sacrifice fly to cut into the deficit. The Tigers continued to chip away in the third, tying the game at 3–3.
After several quiet innings, Sewanee took the lead in the fifth on an RBI single, going ahead 4–3.
Rhodes threatened late but was unable to push across the tying run, as Sewanee's pitching staff held the Lynx to just three runs on six hits over the contest.
Key Performances
Despite the loss, Rhodes saw strong contributions at the plate and in the circle.
Emily Pertuit led the offense with a 2-for-3 performance and an RBI, providing one of the Lynx's most consistent presences at the plate.
Harper Allee-Press added an RBI single in the first inning and scored a run, helping Rhodes build its early lead.
Athena Gonzales reached base and scored a run while also contributing defensively.
Isabela Barber drew a walk and scored, continuing to apply pressure on the basepaths. In the circle,
Gina Dudley took the loss despite a solid outing, allowing just two earned runs over four innings while keeping the Lynx within striking distance.
Taylor Petty provided two innings of relief, allowing two runs while recording a pair of strikeouts.
Up Next: Rhodes vs. Trinity University
Rhodes returns home to continue conference play with a weekend series against Trinity. The Lynx will look to build on their offensive momentum after a high-scoring series against Sewanee while tightening up defensively in key moments. The matchup presents an important opportunity for Rhodes to gain ground in the conference standings as they face a strong Trinity squad.