The Basics
Score: Roanoke 1, Marietta 2
Records: Maroons 4-1, Pioneers 4-5
Location: Auburndale, Fla.

The Lead: The Roanoke softball team fell short in their last day in Florida with a nine inning game against the Pioneers of Marietta. The Pioneers took the 2-1 victory against the Maroons. The Cardinals of Otterbein took the second game with a 6-1 victory.

Highlights:

• After seven scoreless innings the Maroons entered into ITB with Erin Gorschboth on second. Jordyn Difava laid down a bunt to advance Gorschboth to third. Meri Bostic hit a hard shot back at the pitcher to score Gorschboth. The Pioneers were able to tie the game back up in the bottom of the eighth with a sacrifice fly.
• The Pioneers were able to take away the win in the bottom of the ninth.

The Basics
Score: Roanoke 1, Wentworth 6
Records: Maroons 4-2; Cardinals 4-5
Location: Auburndale, Fla.

The Lead: The Maroons followed up their game one with a 6-1 loss to Otterbein

Highlights:

• After seven scoreless innings Carlie Patterson reached first on an error by the shortstop. Madison Cooke singled to left center to score Patterson.

By the Numbers:

• Jada Karnes ended the first game with five strikeouts to bring up her total strikeouts for the season up to 24.

Up next: The Maroons return home to Botetourt Sports complex on Tuesday to face the Knights of Southern Virginia at 3:00pm and 5:00pm