WINONA LAKE, Ind.– Bethel Softball were swept in their Crossroads League-opening doubleheader by Grace in 6-1 and 6-4 games, in which the Pilots held leads as late as the fourth inning in each. Haley Ragonesi recorded four hits on the day to lead the Pilots.

GAME VITALS

• Game 1 Score: Grace def. Bethel 6-1
• Game 2 Score: Grace def. Bethel 6-4
• Records: Bethel (1-9, 0-2) | Grace (5-9, 2-0)
• NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll:  Bethel – NR | Grace – NR
• Location: Coach Phil Dick Field | Grace College | Winona Lake, Ind.

GAME 1 STAT TRACKER

• Quinn Slattman: 1-3, 2B, R
• Emmie Pugh: 1-3, 2B, RBI
• Haley Ragonesi: 3-3

GAME 2 STAT TRACKER

• Hannah Frady: 1-1, HR, RBI, R
• Amber Asher: 1-3, 2 RBI
• Haley Ragonesi: 1-3, 2B, RBI, R
• Emmie Pugh: 1-3, SB, RBI, R

INSIDE THE BOXSCORES

• The Pilots have held leads in seven of ten games this season.
• Hannah Frady belted her first home run of the season in game two.
• The Pilots led 1-0 in game one and 4-0 in game two before allowing six unanswered in each game after their at bat in the fourth inning.
• The Pilots committed three errors in game two, leading to four unearned runs.

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Pilots debut at Gardner Field on Thursday against No. 16 Marian with a doubleheader set to begin at 3:00 pm.

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