Big Green Softball Closes Season with Win Over Cornell in Extras

Sunday, May 7

Ithaca, N.Y.

12:30 PM

Dartmouth College

14-25, 8-13

Cornell

16-26, 9-12

DARTMOUTH

Cornell

Photo by: Kyle Relf

Big Green Softball Closes Season with Win Over Cornell in Extras

5/7/2023 3:40:00 PM | Softball

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Three runs in the eighth inning secured a 5-2 win for Dartmouth on the road

By: Francis Forte

ITHACA, N.Y. — A Dartmouth softball season full of memorable late-game heroics was capped off in fitting fashion. The Big Green outlasted Cornell in the their final game of the season in extra innings, as Dartmouth recorded a trio of runs in the eighth to secure a 5-2 victory.

Dartmouth's dramatic win was fueled by a strong performance in the circle from Rachel McCarroll. The sophomore closed a tremendous campaign with her 15^th complete game of the year, allowing just four hits and one earned run.

The Big Green benefited from a two-out fielding error from Cornell, which brought the go-ahead run across. Dartmouth capitalized on the opportunity to extend its lead, as Kelly Beaupre and Maria Angelino recorded RBI hits to give their team a three-run lead. McCarroll and Dartmouth's defense slammed the door in the bottom of the frame to secure the win.

"We're proud of how we finished this series, and we know this season's challenges and lessons will make us a stronger team next season," head coach Jen Williams said. "Thank you to our amazing seniors for their belief and investment in Dartmouth softball, and to all of Team 29 for leaving it out on the field today."

How it happened:
Dartmouth opened its final game of 2023 with a strong first inning. A sacrifice fly from Kate Farren brought in the first run of the afternoon, and a well-placed bunt single from Beaupre drove in another to give the Big Green a 2-0 lead.

Cornell was retired in order in the first, and an uneventful top of the second from Dartmouth brought the Big Red back up to the plate. A solo home run cut the Big Green lead to one and served as the only hit for Cornell in the half inning.

The Big Red struck again in the bottom of the third, as an error brought home the tying run. A defensive battle ensued, as Dartmouth and Cornell failed to record a hit from the top of the fourth through the top of the sixth. Both team's defenses show their prowess, as a pitching battle between McCarroll and Cornell's Mia Burd took center stage.

Dartmouth opened the seventh with a leadoff single from Angelino, which served as the team's first hit in four innings. The Big Green were unable to bring Angelino home, giving Cornell a chance to walk-off.

A two-out single was all Cornell mustered in the bottom of the seventh, as the teams headed to extras. A leadoff single from Allie Ohde in the top of the eighth was followed by a pair of quick outs, bringing Farren up to the plate.

Farren sent a well-hit ball to the outfield, which was misplayed by Cornell's center fielder. The error from the Big Red brought Ohde home, giving Dartmouth the one-run lead. Beaupre took advantage of the opportunity, batting in a run with a double, which was followed by an RBI single from Angelino.

Dartmouth's defense retired Cornell's side in order in the bottom of the eighth. The Big Green avoided a sweep from the Big Red and closed the season with a hard-fought victory.

Notes:
-Rachel McCarroll pitched her 15^th complete game of 2023, which is the most in a single year for the Big Green since 2017 (Breanna Ethridge – 17)
-Dartmouth closed its season with a win over Cornell for the second consecutive year
-The Big Green finished the 2023 season with a 3-1 record in extra-inning contests
-Kelly Beaupre's 21 Ivy League RBIs are the most from any Dartmouth player since 2019 (Micah Schroder – 33)