Durham women’s fastball takes two from Conestoga
October 3, 2011
Kitchener, ON
Durham Lords Media Release
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Durham women’s fastball takes two from Conestoga
OCAA Women’s Fastball
Game One: Durham defeated Conestoga 11-0
Game Two: Durham defeated Conestoga 5-0
KITCHENER, Ont. – Durham College swept their second doubleheader to begin the season as they defeated Conestoga twice on the road. The Lords won game one by a final score of 11-0 and followed that up with a 5-0 victory in game two.
In four conference games this season, Durham has outscored their opponents 35-1.
Shannon Galea threw a one-hitter in game one, striking out nine batters. The right handed pitcher was throwing a perfect game with one out in the fifth inning, when it was broken up with a single. Galea has not allowed a run in two starts this season for Durham.
Janna Hagan and Brittany Bell each went 2-for-4 at the plate combining for three RBI.
In game two, Kristine Miles won her second conference game of the year pitching a complete game shutout.
Jenna Dupuis and Brittany Bell were both perfect at the plate. Dupuis was 4-for-4 while Bell went 3-for-3.
The Lords are 4-0 heading into a weekday doubleheader at Seneca (3-1) on Tuesday night. That is the Lords last conference action before heading to Windsor for the 2011 Canadian Intercollegiate Women's Fastpitch National Championship which will take place from October 8-10.
Durham won a bronze medal at last year’s championship in Saskatchewan.
Durham College is hosting the OCAA provincial championship from October 21-22.
LORDS FACTS
Overall Record: 5-4
Conference Record: 4-0
Next Game: Tuesday, October 4 @ Seneca – 6/8 p.m.
Next Home Game: Thursday, October 13 vs. Mohawk – 6/8 p.m.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
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