The Grinnell College softball team spent their week gearing up for their second weekend of doubleheader games to kick off their season. The Pioneers ended their first 4 games with a 1-3 record, securing a 6-5 win against the University of the Ozarks.
On Saturday, Feb. 24, the team played their first game against Carroll University. Despite a 2-run hit from Alexa Okada `24 and Sofia Dicarlo `25 in the 4th and 6th inning, respectively, Grinnell ultimately was unable to pull out a win, losing 10-8.
Later that day, players secured their first win of the season against the University of the Ozarks. Samantha Chu `24 brought the team back from a 0-3 score with a grand slam in the 5th inning. This game marked pitcher Emma Trani `26’s first collegiate victory, clenching her the title of Midwest Conference Pitcher of the Week.
The following day, Sunday, Feb. 25, began with a game against Belhaven University. Within the first 2 innings, Belhaven racked up a 0-7 score. While the Pioneers were unable to secure a victory, a triple from Hannah Dykstra `25 and a 2-run single from Jasmine Oda `25 meant that the final score was a much closer 7-4.
In their final game of the weekend, the team lost 1-3 to Fontbonne University. Their one run came from Kambria Anson `24’s third-inning hit.
This past Sunday, Feb. 25, Grinnell softball continued their season with a doubleheader against St. Olaf College and Luther College in St. Louis, Mo.
Christin Hartman `24 throws a pitch to her teammate at home plate. (Meilynn Smith)
